Call2Recycle Expands Vape Recycling in Canada, Bringing Cannabis Devices Into Quebec-Wide Program

Key Points

• Canada’s battery stewardship organization has expanded its program to include cannabis vape devices, with support from the Quebec government and Recyc-Québec.
• The initiative aims to address environmental pressures from the growing use of battery-powered products and will add more collection points to increase accessibility.
• Call2Recycle aims to apply its 30 years of battery management experience to develop a model that can be replicated across other Canadian provinces.

2Firsts, December 3, 2025 — According to Recycling Today, Call2Recycle Canada, the country’s battery stewardship organization, has announced an expansion of its Recycle Your Vapes program in Quebec to include cannabis vape devices under a unified recycling system. The organization says the move, supported by the Quebec government and Recyc-Québec, is intended to address “urgent environmental concerns.”

Call2Recycle Canada says the expansion builds on the original program launched on January 1, 2024, and responds to mounting waste-management pressures created by the rapid growth of battery-powered products and changing patterns in cannabis consumption. The goal is to ensure these devices receive appropriate end-of-life treatment.

The organization is working with manufacturers, retailers, government agencies, municipal authorities and industry stakeholders to implement what it calls a “safe and responsible” recycling solution designed to keep batteries and device components out of landfills, while providing a model that can be replicated nationwide.

Joe Zenobio, president and CEO of Call2Recycle Canada, said that as the market evolves, recycling solutions must evolve as well. Whether dealing with household batteries or those embedded in new consumer products, the organization’s mission remains to provide safe, convenient and proven recycling pathways. He noted that with nearly 30 years of battery management experience, Call2Recycle aims to support Quebec’s waste-reduction goals through innovative program design.

According to the organization, the expanded Recycle Your Vapes program strengthens the collection and processing of embedded batteries and other recyclable materials such as metals and plastics. The initiative is being implemented jointly by Call2Recycle, producers, government bodies and Crown corporations, in collaboration with the Ministry of the Environment, the Fight Against Climate Change, Wildlife and Parks; the Ministry of Health and Social Services; Recyc-Québec; and other stakeholders.

The program is currently scaling up its collection network across the province to improve accessibility for adult consumers. Participating locations will be equipped with specially designed collection containers to ensure safe handling, with additional sites to be added over time. Once collected, partner processors will sort and recycle batteries and other materials to extract reusable components and ensure proper treatment.

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