Automotive batteries are a dangerous but necessary part of today’s car dependant culture. Their production can be hard on the environment and even on human health. Fortunately, they’re also one of the easiest items to recycle in BC.
Reduce | Reuse | Recycle | Facilities
How do I go green?
Reduce
The best solution to lead contamination problems is to lower the world’s need for lead by going car free. Many residents in the Capital Region live close enough to work and schools that cycling, walking and public transit is are viable alternatives. Until our culture learns to be less car dependant, there will continue to be a need for lead acid car batteries.
Can’t go completely car free? Try reducing your car dependence. Leave your vehicle at home once or more a week; carpool, bike or walk to work. Stop and think—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.
Reuse
There are many businesses in Victoria that will recycle and refurbish your old battery; many also offer reconditioned batteries. Check the listings below.
Recycle
A number of return locations exist for spent automotive batteries. Check the listings below.
Facilities
All Battery
Unit #133 - 2945 Jacklin Road, Westshore Town Centre
Victoria
250-474-5022
Alpine Disposal & Recycling
1045 Dunford Avenue
Langford
250-474-5145
Battery Direct
791 Cave Street
Victoria
250-361-3933
Battery Doctors
635 Queens Avenue
Victoria
250-361-3335
Brentwood Auto & Metal Recyclers Ltd.
7481 West Saanich Road
Saanichton
250-665-7282
Canada Scooters
2005 Cook Street
Victoria
250-383-7383
Canadian Tire (all locations)
Victoria
Derick's Automotive Services
638 John Street
Victoria
250-382-1314
Ellice Recycle
Enter at 524 David Street
Victoria
250-386-4342
Gurton's Garage Ltd.
9139 East Saanich Road
Victoria
250-656-3939
Hartland Recycling Facility
# 1 Hartland Avenue
Victoria
250-360-3030
Hetherington Industries Ltd.
4715 Roger Street, Port Alberni
Port Alberni
1-800-563-6004
HiRise (Ellice)
3-6785 Veyaness Road
Saanichton
250-652-5663
Interstate Batteries
#109 2924 Jackin Road
Victoria
250-391-9748
Mayne Island Recycling Depot
390 Campbell Bay Road
Mayne Island
250-539-3383
Nu Life Industries Inc.
1 - 3347 262 Street, Aldergrove
Aldergrove
1-800-247-6724
Oak Bay Municipal Depot (Oak Bay Residents Only)
1771 Elgin Road
Victoria
250-598-4501
Pender Island Recycling Depot
4400 Otter Bay Road
Pender Island
250-629-6962
Salt Spring Island Recycling Depot
349 Rainbow Road
Salt Spring Island
250-537-1200
Sooke Garbage Disposal
6228 Sooke Road
Sooke
250-642-3646
Steel Pacific (formerly Budget Steel)
307 David Street
Victoria
250-381-5865
The Environmental Story
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. The manufacturing of lead acid batteries continues to cause human health problems throughout the developing world. Lead poisoning can lead to developmental and neurological impairment in children, and in high doses, even death.
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