APPEL A RECYCLER CANADA, INC.

What APPEL A RECYCLER CANADA, INC. does

Appel à Recycler Canada, Inc. (also known as Call2Recycle Canada) is a Canadian nonprofit organization founded in 1997 and headquartered in Toronto, operating the country's primary battery and battery-powered product collection and recycling program. The organization serves as a designated stewardship body and registered Producer Responsibility Organization (ORP) across multiple provinces, helping member producers comply with provincial Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations covering battery recycling. It operates approved programs in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Quebec, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Yukon, and holds ORP registration in Ontario and Alberta. Through its core program 'Recyclez vos batteries, Canada!' and adjacent programs for e-mobility devices, electric vehicle batteries, and vaping products, the organization manages a network of over 15,000 collection points and 30,000+ registered business collection partners, recycling nearly 5 million kilograms of batteries annually and over 60 million kilograms cumulatively since inception.

The organization's core technology consists of state-of-the-art smart collection containers that prioritize safety and accessibility, paired with the GreenTrax member reporting portal, which enables producers to declare quantities of products placed on the market and remit eco-fees. Its product portfolio spans five distinct programs: household dry-cell batteries, battery-powered products (under 5 kg), e-mobility devices, electric vehicle batteries, and vaping products. The EV battery recovery program is positioned as the only national industry-led EV battery recovery program in Canada.

The business model is funded entirely by eco-fees (environmental management fees) collected from member producers and brand owners who are legally obligated under provincial EPR regulations; no fees are charged to consumers for battery drop-off. The organization serves over 400 member producers and operates as a not-for-profit governed by a board, with no disclosed venture capital or private equity backing. Revenue is recurring and contractually anchored to regulatory mandates, creating a stable, regulated cash flow base that grows with the volume of batteries and battery-powered products placed on the Canadian market.

Name

APPEL A RECYCLER CANADA, INC.

Legal name

Call2Recycle Canada Inc.

Website

https://appelarecycler.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Appel à Recycler Canada is a 1997-founded nonprofit operating Canada's largest battery and battery-powered product collection and recycling program, serving 400+ member producers and 30,000+ collection partners across 8 provinces through 15,000+ drop-off points.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Battery Recycling and Extended Producer Responsibility Services

NAICS

Waste Collection (5621)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Collection, Logistics & Reverse Supply Chain (Transport, Sorting, Tracking) (EUAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Battery Recycling, Second-Life & Remanufacturing (IMAGAHAL), Consumer E-waste Collection & Take-Back Programs (EUAIAIAA), Consumer Electronics Recycling (TVs, AV, Small Electronics) (BPALAIAH)

Keywords

• Battery recycling services
• Extended producer responsibility
• Battery collection programs
• Producer responsibility organization
• Battery stewardship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Eco-fees (Environmental Management Fees): The program is financed by eco-fees (eco-contributions) collected from member businesses (manufacturers, brand owners, and retailers) who are legally obligated under provincial regulations to collect and recycle batteries. These fees cover the cost of collection, handling, transport, and responsible recycling, as well as public awareness activities. Consumers deposit batteries free of charge at collection points.
2. Producer Eco-fees on Battery-Powered Products: Effective January 1, 2018, eco-fees are also applied to the sale of certain products containing integrated batteries (e.g., personal care, home security, portable lighting, tools and equipment, toys, drones, personal transport) in Quebec and Manitoba. Each unit of a battery-powered product incurs a fee regardless of the number of batteries or their chemistry.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Appel a Recycler Canada operates a portfolio of approved provincial stewardship programs for the collection and recycling of household batteries, battery-powered products, e-mobility devices, electric vehicle batteries, and vaping products across Canada. The programs are funded by eco-fees (environmental handling fees) collected from member producers and brand owners obligated under provincial Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations, while consumers deposit used batteries free of charge at more than 15,000 drop-off locations nationwide.

Product overview

APPEL A RECYCLER CANADA, INC. (Call2Recycle Canada) operates as a not-for-profit producer responsibility organization offering a portfolio of battery collection and recycling programs. The core offerings include: (1) Recyclez vos batteries, Canada! — the flagship national program for household and electric bike batteries; (2) Recyclez vos vapoteuses — Quebec-specific program for vaping products; (3) EV Battery Recovery — industry-led national program for electric vehicle batteries; and (4) Battery-Powered Products program covering products with integrated batteries. These programs are delivered through a network of over 15,000 drop-off points across Canada and are approved by provincial governments in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Quebec, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Yukon, with registered producer responsibility organization status in Ontario and Alberta.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Recyclez vos batteries, Canada! (Recycle Your Batteries, Canada!) National stewardship program for collecting and recycling household batteries and electric bike batteries across Canada, providing drop-off locations nationwide and handling regulatory compliance for producers.
• Recyclez vos vapoteuses (Recycle Your Vapes) Program for the collection and recycling of battery-powered vaping products and e-cigarettes, currently operated in Quebec to satisfy Extended Producer Responsibility obligations for producers of these devices.
• EV Battery Recovery (Récupération des batteries de véhicules électriques) Industry-led national program for electric vehicle battery recovery, providing end-of-life collection and recycling services for EV manufacturers, dealers, and the broader transportation sector.
• Household Batteries Program (Piles et batteries à usage domestique) Core stewardship program for collection of household dry-cell batteries, including single-use and rechargeable batteries up to 5 kg, deployed through more than 15,000 collection points across Canada.
• Battery-Powered Products Program (Produits alimentés par piles et batteries) Stewardship program covering products with integrated batteries under 5 kg, including personal care devices, home security products, portable lighting, tools and equipment, toys, drones, and personal transport devices; currently available in Quebec with collection through ecocentres.
• E-mobility Batteries and Devices Program (Batteries et appareils d'électromobilité) Collection and recycling program for e-mobility batteries and devices, including electric mobility vehicles and related equipment, for producers and collection partners.
• EV Battery Services (Services pour batteries de véhicules électriques) Comprehensive services for electric vehicle batteries including collection, recovery, and recycling solutions targeted at the transportation sector and EV manufacturers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Recycles nearly 5 million kilograms of batteries per year
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Association pour la Gestion Responsable des Produits (AGRP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 May 2026Appel a Recycler Canada and AGRP co-hosted an event at Currie Center in Fredericton, New Brunswick, to celebrate progress in responsible recycling. The collaboration supports New Brunswick's recycling ecosystem, combining Appel a Recycler's battery program with AGRP's light bulb recycling program, and working with Recycle NB and the provincial government.
• Recycle NBcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 May 2026Recycle NB is the provincial stewardship organization responsible for overseeing recycling programs, advancing environmental objectives, and combating waste diversion in New Brunswick. Appel a Recycler works closely with Recycle NB to implement the 'Recyclez vos batteries, Canada!' program in the province.
• Projet GaiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 April 2026Appel a Recycler Canada partnered with Projet Gaia, a New Brunswick-based bilingual charity focused on environmental education, to deliver hands-on, curriculum-linked activities in schools across New Brunswick. The partnership supports the 'Recyclez vos batteries, Canada!' program launched in January 2026, with messages about battery recycling integrated into approximately 30 schools in the first year through bilingual programming, school visits, teacher engagement, and community events.
• Christine SinclairminorOthersCanadian soccer legend Christine Sinclair serves as national ambassador for the 'Recyclez vos batteries, Canada!' brand, helping to raise awareness about battery recycling among youth and families across Canada.
• Best Buy CanadacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBest Buy Canada is a key retail collection partner, hosting battery drop-off points in its stores across the country. Recognized as a 2025 Leader in Sustainability by Appel a Recycler.
• Staples CanadacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStaples Canada serves as a retail collection partner for battery recycling, providing in-store drop-off points for consumers. Recognized as a 2025 Leader in Sustainability.
• Home Depot CanadacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHome Depot Canada hosts battery collection points in its retail locations. Recognized as a 2025 Leader in Sustainability.
• LimeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLime, a shared mobility company, collaborates on battery recycling. Recognized as a 2025 Leader in Sustainability.
• GFL EnvironmentalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGFL Environmental is a waste management partner operating collection and processing infrastructure. Recognized as a 2025 Leader in Sustainability.
• AquateraminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAquatera is a public utility services partner in Canada. Recognized as a 2025 Leader in Sustainability.
• Miller Environmental Corp.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMiller Environmental Corp. is an environmental services partner. Recognized as a 2025 Leader in Sustainability.
• Valley Waste Resource ManagementminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorValley Waste Resource Management is a regional waste management authority in Nova Scotia. Recognized as a 2025 Leader in Sustainability.
• MorguardminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMorguard, a real estate and property management company, conducted a battery blitz initiative. Recognized as a 2025 Leader in Sustainability.
• Lyft Urban Solutions Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLyft Urban Solutions, a shared mobility provider, partnered on battery recycling. Recognized as a 2025 Leader in Sustainability.
• South Country Co-opminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSouth Country Co-op is a cooperative business operating retail and community services. Recognized as a 2025 Leader in Sustainability.
• District regional de Cowichan ValleyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA regional municipal district in British Columbia serving as a municipal collection partner. Recognized as a 2025 Leader in Sustainability.
• Ville de BrockvilleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA municipality in Ontario serving as a municipal battery collection partner. Recognized as a 2025 Leader in Sustainability.
• Ville de PeterboroughminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA municipality in Ontario serving as a municipal battery collection partner. Recognized as a 2025 Leader in Sustainability.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• European Portable Battery Association (EPBA): EPBA represents Europe's portable battery compliance schemes on policy and standards; comparable to Appel à Recycler as a sector body coordinating portable battery EPR across multiple jurisdictions.
• Collecte Retour Recyclage (COREPILE/CORECYCLE): Corepile is the French sectoral organization responsible for collecting and recycling portable batteries under EPR regulations — directly analogous to Appel à Recycler's model, but operating in the French market.
• Stiftung GRS Batterien: GRS Batterien is Germany's leading battery collection and recycling PRO under the German Battery Act, providing the same producer-funded battery take-back model as Appel à Recycler but in the German market.
• Recycle BC (Recycle BC Society): Recycle BC is the Canadian stewardship agency responsible for residential packaging and paper recycling in British Columbia. Comparable as a Canadian stewardship organization operating producer-funded EPR programs, though focused on packaging rather than batteries.

Broad incumbents

• GFL Environmental Inc. GFL is a major Canadian waste management company that operates as a collection and processing partner for Appel à Recycler. Comparable as a large incumbent offering collection, hauling, and recycling infrastructure that overlaps with the company's downstream logistics.
• Waste Management Inc. North America's largest waste and environmental services company, offering residential recycling, e-waste, and hazardous waste programs that overlap with the collection and recycling infrastructure Appel à Recycler operates.

Direct peers

• Call2Recycle (US): Call2Recycle in the United States is the direct counterpart and namesake organization of Appel à Recycler Canada, operating the same battery stewardship and EPR-compliance model for U.S. producers, retailers, and consumers. Same programs, same brand family, same administrative backbone.
• Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC): RBRC pioneered the rechargeable battery stewardship model in North America and historically ran the Call2Recycle program in both U.S. and Canada. Directly comparable as a rechargeable battery-focused producer responsibility organization.

Emerging players

• Eco-max / Raw Materials Solutions (Cycle Momentum): Quebec-based EV and stationary battery recycling startup building circular battery supply chains in Canada. Comparable as it competes for the emerging EV-battery stewardship and recycling stream that Appel à Recycler also targets.
• Li-Cycle Holdings Corp. Li-Cycle is a Canadian lithium-ion battery resource recovery company that operates lithium battery recycling at scale. Comparable as a North American battery recycling counterpart, particularly relevant to Appel à Recycler's EV battery program.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AppelaRecycler
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@RecycleYourBatteries_Canada
• Facebookfacebook.com/RecyclezvosbatteriesCanada
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/call2recycle-appelarecycler
• Instagraminstagram.com/recyclezvosbatteries_canada

Compliance6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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