Editor's note: The following does not apply to City of Barrie residents, as the municipality handles its own waste collection.
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NEWS RELEASE
COUNTY OF SIMCOE
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The County of Simcoe is gearing up for Battery Collection Week, running from Nov. 4 to 7, 2024.
This initiative is a crucial part of our efforts to ensure the safe and environmentally friendly disposal of household batteries. We encourage all residents to participate and help make a positive impact on our environment.
Residents should use their designated battery bag that was previously mailed to their homes. If you don’t have a battery bag or need more space, you can use a large, clear Ziploc bag as well. On your designated collection day during the week of Nov. 4 to 7, please place the bag of batteries on top of your cart, not inside it. This ensures that the batteries are easily seen and accessible for collection.
Acceptable items include dry-cell, single-use batteries such as standard AA, AAA, C, D and 9-volt and button batteries. Due to regulatory requirements, only undamaged, single-use and dry-cell batteries are accepted for curbside collection.
Batteries that are not accepted include rechargeable battery packs (NiCad, NiMH, or lithium ion — typically used in laptop computers, cellular phones, etc.), car batteries, industrial batteries, and battery packs. These should be taken to a Household Hazardous Waste Depot for free, year-round.
Proper disposal of batteries prevents harmful chemicals from entering our environment and helps conserve valuable resources. By participating in Battery Collection Week, you are contributing to a cleaner, safer environment.
For more information about Battery Collection Week, residents can contact the county’s Service Simcoe Contact Centre at 705-735-6901 or [email protected].
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