Your battery collection day is the same day as your green cart collection, between November 17-27.
Download the free Lethbridge Loop app to get a battery collection reminder straight to your smartphone or tablet!
Curbside Battery Collection Program
The City of Lethbridge, in partnership with Call2Recycle Canada, is excited to announce the 2026 Curbside Battery Collection Program!
This program aims to provide a safe, simple and convenient disposal option for household batteries. Together, we can protect our environment and infrastructure by keeping batteries out of our landfill.
2026 Program Details
This year's program runs November 17-27.
Throughout September and October, some Lethbridge households will receive a battery collection bag delivered to their address.
To safely dispose of batteries:
- Place batteries inside the provided bag, close it securely and store it away from children and pets.
- From November 17-27, on your scheduled green cart collection day, place the bag on top of your green cart so it’s visible to collection crews. Please do not place the bag inside your cart.
Once collected, bags are transported to approved recycling facilities for sorting and processing.
Accepted Battery Types
Only household and single-use batteries that weigh less than 5 kg are accepted:
| AA | AAA | C | D | 9V |
Rechargeables, coin/button cells, NiCad, NiMH, Lithium-Ion, car batteries, battery packs and industrial batteries are not accepted.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is my battery collection day?
Is there a limit to how many batteries I can put out?
No – there is no maximum or minimum amount that you can recycle.
Even if you only have a couple of AAs that you just swapped out from your TV remote, bag them and put them out for collection! If your bag feels a bit light, check in with your neighbours to see if they have any dead batteries to recycle.
If you have lots of batteries, you can set out multiple bags. Just make sure to use large, clear, resealable bags.
Which types of batteries are accepted?
AcceptedMost household and single-use batteries are accepted, including: |
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Not acceptedThe curbside program does not accept: |
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What am I supposed to do with non-accepted types?
Batteries that aren't accepted through the Curbside Battery Recycling Program can be dropped off at the Waste & Recycling Centre.
There are also several businesses throughout Lethbridge that offer battery recycling. You can learn more on Call2Recycle's website.
What if it snows on my collection day? Will my bag get picked up if it’s buried in snow?
Collection crews will manually check the lids of all green carts before they are picked up by the collection truck. Even if your battery bag is buried in a foot of snow, our team will find it!
What if it's windy on my collection day? Will my bag blow away?
Collection crews will check for loose bags around green carts.
I live in an apartment/multi-family dwelling. Can I participate?
Only residents with a curbside green cart can participate in the curbside collection program.
However, there are other ways to participate. Residents who live in apartments/multi-family dwellings can pick up a battery collection bag or use a resealable plastic bag. Bagged batteries can be dropped off at any of the City’s yard waste sites or the Waste & Recycling Centre.
Why can't I throw batteries in the garbage?
Batteries can ignite and explode if they are not disposed of properly. They pose a significant risk to Waste and Environment crews and other residents and should never be placed in curbside carts.
About Call2Recycle Canada
Call2Recycle is Canada’s leading organization for the collection and recycling of batteries and battery-powered products. As a trusted steward for more than 400 members, including producers of single-use and rechargeable batteries, the organization manages several leading programs, including:
- Recycle Your Batteries, Canada! for household and e-bike batteries nationwide.
- Recycle Your Vapes for battery-powered vapes and e-cigarettes in Québec.
- Industry-led EV Battery Recovery Program for electric vehicle batteries nationwide.
Call2Recycle operates provincially approved programs in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Québec, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the Yukon, and serves as a registered Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) in Ontario and Alberta.
For more information, visit call2recycle.ca.
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