Wellington County, Ont. – The County of Wellington is pleased to announce it has been named by Call2Recycle® Canada, Inc. as a 2023 Leader in Sustainability. The Leader in Sustainability Award is granted each year to organizations that display exceptional commitment to the environment and responsible battery management.
The County of Wellington collected 11, 173 kilograms of batteries through the Call2Recycle® programme in 2023, making it one of the programme’s top performing partners. This is a 10.8% increase over 2022 (10,081 kg).
With this recognition, the County of Wellington joins a celebrated group of major retailers, waste recyclers, municipalities, and businesses, setting a high standard for waste diversion and environmental excellence.
“Each year, Canadians recycle more and more of their used batteries with Call2Recycle thanks to the ongoing partnership of organizations like the County of Wellington. This partnership speaks to a real commitment to sustainability and makes a significant difference,” said Joe Zenobio, President of Call2Recycle Canada, Inc. “The support we receive from the County of Wellington helps us achieve our mission of maximizing battery diversion from the waste stream, which in turn protects wildlife, the environment and our communities.”
“This is the third year in a row that Wellington County has received this prestigious award,” said Stephen O’Neill, Solid Waste Services Committee Chair. “This award recognizes the residents of Wellington County and their commitment to protect our environment and keep hazardous materials out of our landfill.”
About Call2Recycle Canada
Call2Recycle® is Canada’s leading organization for battery collection and recycling, fulfilling product stewardship obligations on behalf of over 400 members, including producers of single-use and rechargeable batteries. Call2Recycle powers Recycle Your Batteries, Canada!, its household and e-bike battery collection and recycling program. The organization operates provincially-approved programmes in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Quebec, and Prince Edward Island. It also functions as a registered Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) in Ontario, adhering to the Ontario Batteries Regulation. It offers collection and recycling services for household batteries (weighing up to 5 kg), as well as e-transport batteries used to power e-bikes, e-scooters, e-skateboards, hoverboards, and Electric Vehicles (EVs).
Since its inception in 1997, Call2Recycle has diverted over 45 million kilograms of batteries from Canadian landfills. It upholds its commitment to operating the highest quality battery recycling program in Canada and holds certification in the most rigorous and globally respected standards, including R2v3, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, as well as exclusively contracting with an ISO 27001 certified supplier for all IT infrastructure management. This reputation for excellence has enabled Call2Recycle to maintain trusted, long-term relationships with stakeholders and establish a network of more than 10,000 participating collection locations across Canada, including at leading retailers and municipal facilities.
More information about the County’s battery collection and hazardous waste services is available at our website at www.wellington.ca/hhw. For more information on Call2Recycle’s battery recycling programme, visit www.call2recycle.ca.
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Media Contact:
Das Soligo, Manager of Solid Waste Services
T: 519.837.2601 x 2400
E: dass@wellington.ca