What would you like to Recycle?

Batteries (automotive)

car battery, car batteries, lead acid batteries

Glossary
Batteries (automotive)

Lead acid batteries are banned from the garbage. They can be recycled through the province-wide Canadian Battery Association product stewardship program. A full list of what is accepted and free depot locations is available on their website.

Reduce | Reuse | Recycle | Facilities

How do I go green?

Try reducing your car dependence. Leave your vehicle at home once or more a week; carpool, bike or walk to work. Do you really need that second family car? Less wear and tear on your vehicle, by driving less, means parts, including batteries, will last longer.

There are businesses in the capital region that will recycle and refurbish your old battery who also offer reconditioned batteries. 

Batteries are accepted for free at participating retailers. Also, private metal recyclers may accept lead-acid batteries and in some cases, pay for them. Contact facilities directly regarding restrictions and charges.

Facilities

  • All Battery

    112 - 2806 Jacklin Road
    Victoria
    250.474.5022

  • Brentwood Auto & Metal Recyclers

    7481 West Saanich Road
    Saanichton
    250.665.7282

  • Canada Scooters

    2005 Cook Street
    Victoria
    250.383.7383

  • Canadian Energy

    791 Cave Street
    Victoria
    250.361.3933

  • Canadian Tire

    All locations in capital region

  • Derick's Automotive Services

    638 John Street
    Victoria
    250.382.1314

  • Ellice Recycle

    524 David Street
    Victoria
    250.386.4342

  • Esquimalt Return-It

    935 Ellery
    Victoria
    250.381.1482

  • Fountain Tire

    All locations in the capital region

  • GFL Environmental (formerly Alpine, and Terrapure Environmental)

    1045 Dunford Avenue
    Victoria
    250.474.5145

  • Gurton's Garage Ltd.

    9139 East Saanich Road
    Sidney
    250.656.3939

  • H.L. Disposal & Lawn Services Ltd.

    334 Hillside Ave
    Victoria
    250.381.2020

  • Hartland Depot

    1 Hartland Avenue
    Victoria
    250.360.3030

  • Interstate Batteries

    1651 Old Island Highway
    Victoria
    250.391.9748

  • JOMA Environmental Ltd.

    Pick-up service available across the capital region

    250.884.4822

  • Pender Island Recycling Depot

    4400 Otter Bay Road
    Pender Island
    250.629.6962

  • Radius Recycling (formerly Schnitzer)

    307 David Street
    Victoria
    250.381.5865

  • Salt Spring Island Recycling Depot

    349 Rainbow Road
    Salt Spring Island
    250.537.1200

  • Serenity on Saturna

    103 East Point Road
    Saturna Island
    250.539.3385

  • Sidney Return-It

    5-10025 Galaran Road
    Sidney
    778.351.2828

    • The Environmental Story

    Batteries contain a number of heavy metals and toxic chemicals. By recycling batteries, you divert waste from our landfill, help reduce the risk of soil contamination and water pollution, expose corrosive acids, and reduce the need for raw materials to manufacture new products. 

    Did You Know?

    About 70% of the lead manufactured worldwide goes into car batteries. The majority of these batteries are manufactured in developing countries, where health and environmental standards can be significantly lower than in North America or Europe.