Revolutionizing Battery Recycling in Ontario: Call2Recycle and EDI Partner to Implement Cutting-Edge Technology

In a major development for the recycling industry in Ontario, Canada, Call2Recycle Canada has teamed up with Electronic Distributors International Inc (EDI) to implement a new battery sorting technology. This cutting-edge technology will significantly boost the province’s capacity to sort and recycle end-of-life batteries, aligning with Call2Recycle Canada’s goal of enhancing battery recycling infrastructure and promoting sustainable waste diversion initiatives.

The state-of-the-art battery sorting equipment is located at EDI’s facility in Orillia, Ontario, and is one of only four such systems in the world. With this investment, EDI is committed to modernizing the recycling industry and driving positive change through sustainable solutions that meet the evolving needs of their partners.

Norm Yorke, Managing Partner at EDI, emphasized the importance of pioneering technology-driven battery sorting in North America to promote responsible recycling practices. Joe Zenobio, President of Call2Recycle Canada, commended EDI for its innovative approach to driving positive change in the recycling sector and highlighted the significance of collaborations with forward-thinking organizations.

This partnership represents a pivotal step forward in advancing sustainable battery recycling practices in Ontario and setting a precedent for innovative waste management solutions in North America. The new equipment will double the plant’s capability to sort used batteries effectively, boost efficiency, support larger battery collection volumes, reduce environmental impact, and stimulate the local economy.