Residents of Prince Edward County can safely dispose of dead household batteries during Quinte Waste Solutions’ curbside battery collection from March 10 to 21.
The collection runs in two phases: March 10–14 and March 17–21, aligning with regular recycling pickup days. Accepted batteries include AA, AAA, C, D, 9V, 6V, and button cell.
To prevent fire hazards, lithium, button cell, and rechargeable batteries must have masking tape placed over exposed terminals. Batteries should be sealed in a clear resealable bag and placed on top of the papers blue box.
Larger batteries, light bulbs, and electronics are not included in the curbside program. Residents must have their blue boxes at the curb by 7 a.m. on collection days.
For those who miss the curbside collection, batteries can be taken to the Household Hazardous & Electronic Waste Depot (HEW Depot) in Belleville for safe disposal.
Written by Emily Chatwood
