South Country Co-op Launches Battery Recycling Program Across Southern Alberta with Call2Recycle Canada

In a joint effort to make battery recycling more accessible to Albertans, South Country Co-op has officially launched the Recycle Your Batteries, Canada! program - powered by Call2Recycle Canada - across all its retail locations. This initiative marks a major milestone, as South Country Co-op becomes the first Co-op in the Co-operative Retailing System to implement the program province-wide.

The partnership officially began in May 2025, with 24 South Country Co-op sites across 19 communities in southern Alberta now serving as active battery collection points. From gas bars and hardware stores to food retail locations, the Co-op's wide-reaching presence provides convenient access for residents to dispose of their used household batteries safely.

"At South Country Co-op, our purpose is Enriching Lives and Communities," says Heather Smith-Schenkey, HSE Manager. "By joining forces with Call2Recycle, we're making it easier for our members and customers to make environmentally responsible choices every day, right where they shop."

The battery recycling initiative reflects a shared commitment to sustainability and community safety. Through in-store collection boxes and educational point-of-purchase (POP) materials, the program helps prevent used batteries from ending up in landfills or causing safety hazards when improperly disposed of.

This collaboration builds on Call2Recycle Canada's ongoing efforts to expand its Recycle Your Batteries, Canada! program, which officially launched in Alberta in April 2025. By partnering with trusted local retailers like South Country Co-op, Call2Recycle is increasing battery collection accessibility in urban and rural areas.

"We're proud to support South Country Co-op as they lead the way in battery stewardship within the Co-operative Retailing System," says Joseph Chung, VP Account Management at Call2Recycle. "This is a great example of how local Co-ops can drive meaningful environmental action in their communities while inspiring others across Alberta to do the same."

Call2Recycle and South Country Co-op hope this success story encourages more retail Co-ops and grocery partners to join the movement and help build a cleaner, safer Alberta.

For more information on how to recycle your household batteries, visit www.call2recycle.ca or stop by your local South Country Co-op store.

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