NEWS RELEASE
CITY OF ORILLIA
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Residents are encouraged to place used batteries at the curb for special collection during the week following Daylight Savings Time.
From Nov. 4 – 8, 2019, residents can set out spent household batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, 9V, button batteries, etc.) in a sealed clear plastic bag, such as a Ziploc bag, and place it on top of their recycling box for paper.
“Help us protect the environment and divert harmful chemicals from the landfill by placing your used household batteries at the curb during this special collection,” said Greg Preston, the City’s Manager of Water and Waste Management.
“This is an easy way for Orillia residents to properly recycle their used household batteries.”
Residents are also encouraged to replace batteries in their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms when you move your clocks an hour back.
The curbside battery collection program does not include businesses and apartments that set out large roll-out carts. A year-round recycling option for batteries includes dropping them off at Orillia’s Household Hazardous Waste Depot located at the Waste Diversion Site, 100 Kitchener St.
For more information, call the City’s Waste Diversion Site at 705-325-3522.
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