SERVICES

Battery Recycling

We adhere to strict protocols for the safe handling and recycling of lithium-ion and household batteries. Whether batteries are loose, installed in devices, or damaged, our team supplies the correct containers, hazard labels, and documentation to ensure legal compliance and reduce risk.

Battery Recycling & Lithium-Ion Battery Management

Lithium-ion batteries, commonly used in laptops, tablets, and cell phones, are classified as dangerous goods under the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Act due to their chemical and physical properties.

All Greentec drivers and carriers hold valid TDG certification.

Battery Types Accepted

Lithium-ion Batteries

Accepted in devices or as loose batteries

Other Small-Format Batteries

Nickel-metal hydride
Alkaline
Other types (please inquire for details)

Safe Handling Requirements

Loose Non-Damaged Batteries:

Ensure packages are labeled with lithium battery hazard symbols; Greentec will supply labels upon arrival.

Damaged/Swollen/Leaking Batteries:

These pose a higher risk and must be handled separately in UN-rated containers. Common signs include:

Swelling, leaking, strong odour, or misshapen casings.

If identified, notify Greentec before pick-up

Greentec will supply these containers, DDR (Damaged, Defective & Recalled) Kits, and the required TDG labels upon arrival.

SERVICES

Lighting Recycling

Greentec provides safe and compliant collection and recycling of lighting materials. All lighting is processed responsibly, and clients receive a Certificate of Lamp Destruction that details lamp types and weights, ensuring full compliance

Light Recycling under the Product Care Program

Greentec is part of the Product Care Association Program for lighting recycling in Ontario. Take a look at the checklist to learn how to recycle your lighting responsibly with Greentec—from acceptable materials to pick-up requirements and certificate details.

Acceptable materials include end-of-life light bulbs, tubes, and lamps, such as:

Incandescent, fluorescent, UV, halogen, LED, and HID lamps.

Non-Program materials (fixtures, ballasts, transformers, string lights, etc.) are not eligible under the program and will be subject to separate processing fees.

Materials must be collected in Ontario from an Ontario source after January 1, 2023.

A minimum pick-up quantity of 100 kg (220 lbs) per skid is required to qualify for the freight incentive provided by Product Care.

If onsite packing is required, the client will be billed directly for this service.

A Certificate of Lamp Destruction is provided, detailing each lamp type disposed of by weight, for audit and compliance purposes.

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Battery Recycling