Used Batteries

Used batteries are not accepted curbside for collection or for disposal at the Waste Management Facility on SPAR Road in Sydney. These items have been banned from disposal since January 1, 2025.

CBRM's Residential Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Site accepts used batteries for free from residents. The Residential Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Site address is:

CBRM Residential Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Site

345-Gulf Crescent

Edwardsville, Nova Scotia

B2A-4V2

Accepted Products:

A, AA, AAA, C, D and 9-volt batteries
Button and coin batteries (used in hearing aids, watches, musical greeting cards)
Rechargeable battery packs from power tools (under 5 kgs)
E-bike and E-scooter batteries

To locate other Used Battery Drop-Off locations in CBRM visit: Recycle Your Batteries