Battery Recycling


The city of toronto is considering a proposal that will provide an incentive to recycle batteries, light bulbs and paint cans. Right now, the city says, only nine percent of batteries are ever recycled. Most end up in the garbage. The plan calls for a deposit fee on batteries, compact fluorescent bulbs and paint cans. Consumers would be able to take the old items to recycling depots and get their deposit back. Environmental groups like the idea, hoping the new deposit-fee program could have an impact on reducing the number of toxic materials in landfills. How do you feel about the plan? Do you want to pay another deposit? Will you take the time and trouble to recover the deposit? What’s your view?