We got the power! Durham Region’s battery recycling program wins prestigious award

Durham Region and Environmental 360 Solutions have received the North American Hazardous Materials Management Association’s 2024 Prestige Public Private Partnership award for our battery recycling program. This award recognizes unique and effective partnerships in Household Hazardous Waste services.

Since the first curbside collection in 2012, Durham has diverted almost 454,000 kilograms or more than one million pounds of batteries for recycling. It has also served as the catalyst for curbside battery recycling throughout Ontario with more than 60 municipalities starting their own programs. In 2013, we won the Guinness World Records award for the most batteries collected in one day—5,120 kilograms (11,288 pounds).

The participation of our residents in our battery recycling program helps us protect the environment by keeping mercury, cadmium, and other heavy metals out of the waste stream. Household batteries are actively managed in Ontario and recycled responsibly through proper processing and conservation of valuable recoverable resources.

For more information about Durham Region’s battery recycling program, visit durham.ca/Battery.