The following are general guidelines concerning the proper disposal of Panasonic batteries in Canada this applies to both consumers and non-consumers.
For all rechargeable Nickel Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride, Lithium-ion and Lead Acid Batteries (weighing less than 2 lbs./1 kg.) Please contact The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) @ 1-800-8-BATTERY or go to their web site @ www.rbrc.org.
For all Lead Acid Batteries 2lbs./1kg or more: The battery is fully recyclable and should be accepted at any location that accepts common automotive starter batteries, examples of places that accept these are: municipal recycling drop-off centres, scrap metal dealers, and retailers who sell automotive replacement lead acid starter batteries.
Alkaline – Since January 1992 all Panasonic Alkaline batteries are manufactured with "no mercury added." These batteries are classified by the federal government as non-hazardous waste and are safe for disposal in the normal municipal waste stream.
Zinc-Carbon -- Same as Alkaline, including exceptions.
Zinc-Air -- Same as Alkaline, including exceptions.
Silver Oxide --All Panasonic Silver Oxide batteries contain silver and are considered to be a hazardous waste by the federal government. Non-Consumers must dispose of these batteries in full compliance with the hazardous waste rules. Consumers are covered by the Household exemption under RCRA, which allows for these batteries to be disposed of into the municipal waste stream.
BR and CR Lithium -- Safe for disposal in the municipal waste stream. Non-consumers should first fully discharge the battery prior to disposal
For Further information please contact:
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
PH: 905-238-2236
FAX: 905-238-2414