Local organization calls for Manitobans to stop hoarding dead batteries

WINNIPEG — Manitoba’s consumer battery recycling stewardship organization is calling on residents to stop hoarding dead batteries.

The organization said batteries contain valuable materials, from metal alloys to plastics, so instead of collecting dust in homes, they can be responsibly recycled to create in-demand products like golf clubs, silverware and even new batteries.

In celebration of Waste Reduction Week, the organization is working with Winnipeg Public Libraries across the city. The libraries will compete to see which one can motivate their members to collect the most used batteries and cellphones from Oct 19-25. The winning library will receive a prize the whole community can enjoy.