Car Battery Pickup & Disposal
Island Junk Solutions provides safe pickup and responsible recycling of lead‑acid batteries across Vancouver Island
Dispose of Lead-Acid Batteries the Right Way
Lead‑acid batteries are used in cars, boats, RVs, and other vehicles, and they contain toxic lead and corrosive acid that can damage the environment. In British Columbia, it’s illegal to dispose of lead-acid batteries in the regular garbage. Island Junk Solutions offers timely battery pickup and delivers them to facilities registered with the BC Used Lead‑Acid Battery Recycling Program. Whether you have a single battery from your home garage or a full load from your automotive business, we’ll load, secure, and transport them in full compliance with provincial regulations.
How We Handle Battery Recycling on Vancouver Island
Once we collect your lead‑acid batteries, we deliver them to certified processors. There, the lead is refined for reuse, the acid is neutralized and safely disposed of, and the plastic casing is recycled. We pick up a variety of lead-acid battery types, including:
- Standard automotive batteries
- Marine and RV batteries
- Motorcycle and small engine batteries
Before we pick up your batteries, we’ll confirm the type of battery and the condition to ensure they comply with facility requirements. We transport damaged or leaking batteries using special containment protocol to ensure personal and environmental safety.
Car Battery Pickup Near You
Greater Victoria and surrounding areas
We collect vehicle batteries from neighbourhoods like Uplands, Oak Bay, Fairfield, Rockland, James Bay, Fernwood, Oaklands, and Vic West. Whether you’re doing a cleaning or you’re a mechanic with a large number of batteries, we make battery recycling convenient and safe.
Nanaimo & Mid-Island
We service areas including Departure Bay, Hammond Bay, North Jingle Pot, Harewood, Diver Lake and Duncan. From garage cleanouts to commercial pickups, we’re here to help you dispose of automotive batteries responsibly.
Car Battery Pickup & Disposal FAQs
Where can I recycle a car battery in BC?
You can take it to a BC Used Lead-Acid Battery Recycling Program facility, or let Island Junk Solutions pick it up from your location and deliver it to the proper facility for you.
Are car batteries allowed in garbage?
No. Lead-acid batteries are banned from garbage and landfills on Vancouver Island because they contain hazardous lead and acid that will damage the environment if not properly processed.
Can you collect RV or marine batteries?
Yes. We accept most lead-acid batteries, including those from RVs, boats, motorcycles, and small engines.
How should I prepare a battery for pickup?
Keep the battery upright in a sturdy box or tray. If it’s damaged or cracked, place it in secondary containment to avoid leaks.
Got Old Batteries Piling Up?
Island Junk Solutions picks up old batteries from your location and delivers them to approved recycling facilities to clear your space and protect our beautiful Island environment.
Victoria: 778-966-5865
Nanaimo: 778-977-5865
Ready to clear out your home?
Let Island Junk Solutions handle the heavy lifting so you can move forward stress-free.
Services Near You
Automotive Recycling and Disposal
Common Questions
We can often pick up junk within 24–48 hours, depending on availability.
Yes, we recycle tires through approved provincial recycling programs.
No, we do not handle old fuel. Contact your local disposal facility.
Island Junk Solutions hauls away tires, car seats, used oil (sealed), and small auto parts.
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