Call2Recycle Launches New Recycling Program for Battery-Powered Vaping Devices in Quebec

SEATTLE (Waste Advantage): Call2Recycle has launched Recycle Your Vapes – a new, industry-led collection and recycling program for vaping devices in Québec. Officially launched on January 1, 2025, this first-of-its-kind program in Canada was developed in support of Québec’s waste management goals in partnership with multiple leading vape producers, working collaboratively to offer adult consumers in the province a safe and responsible solution to recycle the batteries and other components in their used battery-powered vapes.

As the use of battery-powered devices continues to grow, the need for safe and convenient recycling options for these products is critical to protecting the environment. The Recycle Your Vapes program, developed and managed by Call2Recycle in collaboration with vape producers and in consultation with Santé Québec, RECYC-QUÉBEC, and key stakeholders, demonstrates a collective commitment to provide a sustainable and scalable solution for the disposal of battery-powered vaping products in the province. This program ensures that these devices, many of which contain increasingly complex components and batteries, are safely recovered and responsibly recycled, supporting Québec’s waste diversion goals.

The program has established a dedicated collection network to optimize convenience and accessibility for adult consumers in Québec. Program-specific collection containers are now available at almost 200 participating vape shops, municipal eco-centres, and other waste management facilities, with further expansion planned in 2025 and beyond. Once collected, Call2Recycle’s qualified sorting and recycling partners will safely process the batteries and other components like pods and cartridges to ensure the proper disposal and recovery of reclaimable materials. 

“Call2Recycle is proud to lead the charge in creating safe and responsible recycling solutions for battery-powered products like vaping devices,” said Joe Zenobio, President of Call2Recycle Canada. “Batteries, regardless of their size, play a crucial role in our daily lives and must be disposed of properly. With 27 years of experience in battery recycling and an unwavering commitment to safety, we’re excited to expand our stewardship mission to include emerging product categories. We commend our industry partners for their collaborative efforts in establishing a sustainable and innovative solution that supports an effective waste management system in the province.”

Vaping devices should never be disposed of in garbage bins or even regular recycling bins, because they contain batteries and other components that require special handling and recycling processes. Recycle Your Vapes will help protect the environment from improper disposal, keeping used vapes and batteries out of landfills and recycling reusable components to support a circular economy in Quebec.

Courtesy: www.wasteadvantagemag.com