Campus Library battery recycling a continued success

More than 18 kilograms (40 pounds) of household batteries were collected in the library’s recycling pilot project over the 2014 summer semester. Due to the success of the program, the Campus Library plans to continue collecting batteries for the coming year. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to drop off their used batteries at any Campus Library location.

Recycling batteries helps reduce soil contamination, water pollution, and health and environmental consequences that could be caused by the heavy metals the batteries contain. Once the batteries are sorted by type and recycled, reusable components can be recovered.

All Campus Library locations will collect standard A, AA, AAA, C and D batteries, six-volt, nine-volt, button cells and rechargeable battery packs. Durham Region will collect the materials for proper disposal.

Battery drop-off locations:

• North Oshawa Library: 50 Founders Drive
• Education Library: 11 Simcoe Street North
• Social Science Library: 61 Charles Street
• Durham College Whitby Campus Library: 1610 Champlain Avenue, Whitby, Ontario

Questions about the battery recycling campaign should be directed to Dr. Pamela Drayson, Chief Librarian, at 905.721.8668 ext. 2348.