Questions about the Batteries Program?
We have answers! Read our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) here.
Haulers, refurbishers and processors are often referred to as service providers.
- A battery hauler is a person that arranges the transport of batteries used in Ontario that are destined for processing, reuse, refurbishing or disposal
- A battery refurbisher is a person that prepares or refurbishes used batteries for reuse for the purposes of resource recovery
- A battery processor is a person that processes batteries used in Ontario for the purposes of resource recovery
Under the Batteries Regulation, collection sites are not required to register or report.
What are my obligations under the Batteries Regulation?
Click the headings below to learn more about your obligations as a service provider.
Upcoming important dates
| Registrant | Requirement | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Service providers that are required to register | Register with RPRA | Within 30 days of hauling, refurbishing, or processing batteries in the Ontario market |
| Haulers | Submit annual performance report – report on recovery and management activities from 2025. | April 30, 2026 |
| Refurbishers | Submit annual performance report – report on recovery and management activities from 2025 | April 30, 2026 |
| Processors | Submit annual performance report – report on recovery and management activities from 2025 | April 30, 2026 |
Have questions?
Visit our Registry Resources for Batteries to learn more about the Batteries Regulation and how to meet your requirements. Resources include reporting guides, FAQs, how-to videos, and compliance documents.
For additional questions, contact our Compliance and Registry Team.