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Call2Recycle (6)
Who is Call2Recycle®?
We are the premier, no-cost used battery and cellphone collection program with a network of more than 30,000 collection sites offered throughout North America. Since 1996, environmentally committed people like you have helped us divert more than 35 million kg of rechargeable batteries from the solid waste stream. In 2012 alone, we collected more than 4.5 million kg of batteries–a record-breaking year. We bring together consumers, businesses, non-profit groups, retailers, government agencies and the battery and electronics industries to find ways to minimize the environmental impact of batteries and associated products at the end of their useful lives.
How are you funded?
Members of Call2Recycle remit a fee per battery to the Call2Recycle® program. These fees ensure that batteries sold into the market are responsibly recycled after they've been used. These members support consumers' commitment to keep batteries out of the solid waste stream and recycle them to create new products.
How does the Call2Recycle Program work?
You can read more about how our program works here.
What is product stewardship?
We are an industry-funded product stewardship program. Product stewardship is a policy of minimizing the environmental impact of products in the marketplace. Product stewardship advocates that organizations look at the whole lifecycle of a product, from development through manufacture and disposal, and ensures that no harm comes to the environment.
Who operates Call2Recycle?
The Call2Recycle® program is operated by Call2Recycle Canada, Inc. (formerly the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation – RBRC), a not-for-profit organization. RBRC was founded in the mid-1990s by five concerned battery manufacturers as a voluntary, industry-run initiative to keep the heavy metals from rechargeable batteries out of the solid waste stream.
Where can I leave comments?
Simply fill out our feedback form with your comments. We appreciate hearing from you to help us improve our program.
Industry Stewards (4)
What is an industry steward?
Industry stewards are the foundation of the Call2Recycle program. They are the organizations committed to promoting the responsible recycling of electronic products and batteries when they reach their end of life. Their rechargeable batteries and/or battery-powered products display the Call2Recycle Battery Recycling Seal. They provide the financial support for the program.
How do we become an industry steward?
For more information on how to become an industry steward, please contact us.
What are the benefits of being an industry steward?
Industry stewards gain many benefits through their support of the Call2Recycle program. Their support fulfills recycling requirements in the U.S. and Canada, including compliance with extensive state, provincial and federal regulations. Our Benefits of Being an Industry Steward web page outlines the advantages of becoming a Call2Recycle industry steward.
What is a licensee?
A licensee is a type of industry steward that provides financial support to Call2Recycle for the rights to imprint the Call2Recycle Battery Recycling Seal on its rechargeable batteries, products or packaging. The Seal tells customers that your organization has paid for the proper end-of-life disposal of batteries you introduce to the marketplace.
Recycling Program (11)
Do you offer an all-battery recycling program?
Yes, we collect and recycle both single-use and rechargeable batteries (weighing up to 5 kg each) in all Canadian provinces. To find the nearest participating site, visit thelocation finder, contact our Customer Service Team or call 888.224.9764.
How do I recycle?
The program is simple. Just collect your used batteries (weighing up to 5 kg each) and cellphones). Find the nearest Call2Recycle collection site, either by visiting our location finder or calling Customer Service Team at 888.224.9764, and drop the items off at no charge. The collection site will ship the batteries and cellphones to our recycling partners, where they are sorted for recycling. Depending on their condition, cellphones may be refurbished and resold with proceeds used to help fund the cellphone collection program and public education efforts. For a step-by-step guide on how to recycle, click here.
What do you accept?
We currently collect and recycle all single-use and rechargeable batteries weighing less than 5 kg each and cellphones in all Canadian provinces. Visit the What Can I Recycle page for specific details. Visit the Canadian Battery Association's RecycleMyBattery website to find out where you can recycle the batteries we don't currently accept.
Is it free to recycle or is there a charge?
We are the only no-cost battery and cellphone product stewardship program offered across North America. There is no charge to recycle.
Do I have to collect from the public to participate as a collection site?
You don't need to collect from the public to become a Call2Recycle collection site. Many organizations choose to collect only from internal locations and not from the public. Either option is available. You can contact our Customer Service Teamor call 888.224.9764 for details.
Where can I recycle?
Our drop-off locator can help you quickly find the nearest location in Canada. These locations include major retailers, community centres, and public agencies. We also have private collection sites at hospitals, military bases, businesses and government agencies. Check with your facilities manager to see if your employer is a private collection site.
Who pays for the recycling program?
Major product and battery manufacturers across the globe, called industry stewards, fund our recycling program to ensure that the batteries and cellphones that they introduce into the marketplace are being responsibly recycled when they reach their end of life. These industry stewards are committed to keeping batteries and cellphones out of the solid waste stream and recycling them to create new products. You can support participating manufacturers by looking for products featuring the Call2Recycle Battery Seal.
Why should I recycle my batteries?
The number of wireless products powered by batteries is skyrocketing. It is increasingly important that people recognize that batteries and cellphones may contain metals that can be harmful to the environment if not disposed of properly. Our goal is to divert these potentially harmful materials from the solid waste stream and recycle their by-products into new products.
What do you do with the batteries and cellphones I drop off?
All our collected batteries are sent to sorters and processors in the U.S. and Canada. These companies sort the batteries by chemistry, and then melt them down into by-products that are used to make new products such as batteries, stainless steel alloy and cement additives. Cellphones are refurbished and resold when possible, or recycled, with the proceeds being used to fund the program. You can see how we recycle batteries in this video.
Where do I learn more about battery recycling?
Visit the 4 Simple Steps to Recycle Your Batteries to read details on how our program works.
Is the Call2Recycle Program offered in other countries?
The Call2Recycle program is also offered in the U.S.
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What are single-use batteries?
Single-use batteries are typically alkaline, lithium primary or carbon-zinc batteries. Once they lose their charge, they can't be used again. It is important to recycle single-use batteries, not only to save valuable space in the solid waste stream but also to reuse our natural resources. Some provinces require the recycling of all batteries, including single-use.
What are rechargeable batteries?
Rechargeable batteries are batteries you use more than once; they are designed for long-term use. You either plug them into a charger or they charge while in the device. Some rechargeable batteries can contain potentially harmful materials, such as heavy metals like lead, cadmium and nickel. Rechargeable batteries should always be recycled and in some states or provinces, recycling is the law.
Do you collect single-use batteries?
Yes both single-use and rechargeable batteries are collected in Canada.
What are the most common uses for and single-use and rechargeable batteries?
You typically find single-use batteries in toys, flashlights, remote controls, smoke alarms and some handheld gaming systems. You'll find that many common household cordless electronics use rechargeable batteries, including cellphones, cordless power tools, laptop computers, digital cameras, two-way radios, MP3 players/iPods, tablets and cordless phones to name just a few. Check the battery's label to identify its type.
What batteries can I recycle?
We accept all rechargeable batteries weighing up to 5 kg each, including Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd), Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH), Lithium Ion (Li-Ion), Nickel Zinc (Ni-Zn) and Small Sealed Lead Acid (SSLA/Pb). We also accept alkaline, lithium primary and carbon-zinc batteries.
What batteries need to be individually bagged?
Lithium Ion (Li-Ion), Small Sealed Lead Acid (SSLA/Pb) rechargeable batteries and lithium primary batteries must be individually bagged or have their terminals covered with tape before they are shipped. Other battery types do not need to be individually bagged. If you are not sure what chemistry your battery is, then please bag it to be on the safe side.
What is recycled from the batteries I turn in?
- Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries: The cadmium is used to make new Ni-Cd batteries or as a stiffener in materials such as cement.
- Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) batteries: The cobalt is used to create new lithium-based batteries.
- Small Sealed Lead Acid (SSLA/Pb) batteries: The lead is used to make new batteries.
- Ni-Cd, Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) and Nickel Zinc (Ni-Zn) batteries: The nickel is used in stainless steel products.
Why is it so important to recycle batteries? Don't they last forever?
Single-use batteries lose their charge and cannot be recharged. Rechargeable batteries lose their ability to hold a charge after 1,000 charges or 2-5 years, depending on how often they are used and if they are handled and charged properly. At that point, they cannot be used. We encourage you to recycle both kinds instead of throwing them in the trash.
Is it illegal to throw away batteries in the trash?
Some provinces have made it illegal to dispose of batteries in the regular trash. They are considered potentially toxic material. Regardless of the law, it's smart to recycle them and keep them from entering the solid waste stream and potentially harming the environment.
What is a wet-cell battery?
A wet-cell battery is the original type of rechargeable battery. It is commonly found in aviation, electric utilities, energy storage and cellphone towers. The battery contains a liquid electrolyte such as sulfuric acid, a dangerous corrosive liquid that damages what it comes into contact with.
Do you collect wet-cell batteries?
Call2Recyle currently accepts only dry-cell batteries weighing up to 5 kg each. We do not accept wet-cell batteries for recycling. Visit the Canadian Battery Association's RecycleMyBattery website to find out where you can recycle these batteries.
Do you collect car batteries?
We do not accept car batteries for recycling. You can contact your local auto repair/parts store or community solid waste program/transfer stations for recycling information. The Canadian Battery Association's RecycleMyBattery website can also help you find a nearby site that accepts car batteries for recycling.
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What kind of cellphones do you recycle?
We accept all cellphones, with or without their batteries.
What happens to the cellphones you collect?
Depending on condition, the cellphones may be refurbished and resold. We recycle phones that can't be refurbished. The proceeds help fund the cellphone collection program and public education.
Do you accept cellphone rechargers and cellphone accessories for recycling?
Call2Recycle accepts cellphones and their batteries but not the chargers or accessories. However, the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association coordinates a nationwide mobile phone recycling and refurbishment program called RecycleMyCell. Click here to find a drop off location.
Do I need to remove my personal information from my cellphone before I donate it?
We recommend that you remove the personal information on your phone, although it is not required. In the recycling process, the memory on the phones is destroyed and reusable materials are recycled before they are resold. To remove the information from your phone, consult your cellphone user manual, manufacturer's web site or the instructions found on the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association's web site.
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What is a collection site?
A wide variety of retailers, businesses, communities and government agencies collect batteries and cellphones as part of the Call2Recycleprogram. Organizations participate to keep potentially toxic waste from the solid waste stream and make sure these materials are properly recycled. We have 30,000 public collection sites in both the U.S. and Canada. We also have internal collection sites, such as hospitals, military bases, businesses and government agencies, which collect batteries internally. These organizations are not listed in our locator.
How do we participate as a collection site?
We will need more information from you to determine the best fit for your organization. Visit our web page for more details. You can also request information from the Customer Service Teamor call 888.224.9764 for more information.
How do we add more collection sites to our account?
Adding new collection sites is easy. Just contact our Customer Service Team at 888.224.9764. Collection kits can be shipped directly to the new locations or to a central location for distribution. These kits include all the materials you need to set up a collection display area.
Our organization is already a collection site. How do we order more collection boxes and/or bags?
You will automatically be shipped a new collection kit after we receive one from you at our recycling facility. If you are getting low on collection boxes or bags, you can also submit the collection kit re-order form for additional supplies. It takes approximately 2-5 business days for you to receive new supplies.
Does every battery need a bag?
Lithium Ion (Li-Ion), Small Sealed Lead Acid (SSLA/Pb) rechargeable batteries and lithium primary batteries must be individually bagged or have their terminals covered with tape before they are shipped. Other battery types do not need to be individually bagged. If you are not sure what chemistry your battery is, then please bag it to be on the safe side.
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How do I schedule a pick-up for my collection box?
All Call2Recycle boxes come with a pre-paid return shipping label already attached. If Purolator or Canada Post regularly picks up or drops off packages at your location, you can leave the box for them to pick up on their next visit. If you need to schedule a pickup, you can directly call Purolator at no charge. If you are outside of the Purolator or Canada Post service area, please contact our Customer Service Team at 888.224.9764 to arrange a pickup.
How do I order promotion and education materials?
Visit the Support Materials page to access program materials, including posters, customizable press releases, web banners and images. Most materials can be customized. Contact our Customer Service Team at 888.224.9764 to order custom options.
My collection box is missing a shipping label. What do I do?
Contact our Customer Service Team at 888.224.9764 to order a new shipping label. It will be sent to you at no charge
What if I have collected a large quantity of batteries to ship?
Call2Recycleoffers a bulk for collection sites that have shipments of 227 kg or more. For more information about shipping in bulk in Canada, click here.
We have a bulk shipment ready. How do we schedule a pick-up?
Visit the website and complete this questionnaire. Call2Recycle will contact you to set up the shipment.
Are collection boxes available in other sizes?
We only offer the standard 30 kg size collection box at this time. If you need to order more, simply contact us.
General (10)
What is Call2Recycle®?
Call2Recycle® is the only free household battery collection program in North America. Since 1996, Call2Recycle® has diverted over 45 million kilograms of batteries of used household batteries from local landfills and established a network of 30,000 drop-off locations.
Advancing green business practices and environmental sustainability, Call2Recycle® is the most active voice promoting eco-safe reclamation and recycling of household batteries. Call2Recycle Canada, Inc. is a non-profit organization.
How does the program work?
As our world goes wireless, retailers, corporate offices, communities and public agencies are becoming increasingly aware of the need to recycle batteries that power the items used in day-to-day operations and life. 30,000 businesses and organizations across Canada and the U.S. understand the need to recycle batteries, and have enrolled in our program to serve as collection sites.
Consumers can collect household batteries that are no longer being used, then visit call2recycle.ca or call 1-866-794-7272 to find a nearby public drop-off location that accepts them free of charge. The collection site ships the batteries at no cost to our recycling partners.
Many corporate offices, healthcare facilities and other businesses or public agencies serve as private Call2Recycle collection sites to collect and recycle the batteries used in their daily operations.
How is the program funded?
The Call2Recycle® program is funded by eco-fees collected in the province by the enterprises that have the regulatory obligation to recycle household batteries. In general they are manufacturers, brand owners and users, and retailers.
How can a business, community or public agency become a collection site?
Visit our website to request information or call 1-866-794-7272
Why is recycling household batteries important?
Like newspapers, glass and plastic, batteries can and should be recycled. Consumers use an average of six wireless products – which are powered by batteries – in their day-to-day lives.
Batteries can contain metals that may be harmful to the environment if sent to landfills, but when recycled properly, can be reclaimed and used to make new products. The Call2Recycle® program keeps millions of kilograms of batteries from entering the solid waste stream each year, preserving natural resources and helping to fulfill the mission for a more sustainable earth.
How do I know which types of household batteries can be recycled?
Call2Recycle® accepts all dry-cell household batteries up to 5 kg.
Does Call2Recycle® collect single-use batteries?
Yes, Call2Recycle® accepts single-use batteries in all Canadian provinces.
Does Call2Recycle® collect rechargeable batteries?
Yes, Call2Recycle® accepts rechargeablebatteries in all Canadian provinces.
Why do we need to recycle rechargeable batteries?
Most rechargeable batteries can be recharged up to 1,000 charges – between two and five years depending on frequency of use, proper handling and charging – but eventually they will no longer hold a full charge and must be replaced. That is when they can and should be recycled.
What happens to the batteries once they are collected?
Once collected, the batteries are sent to our recycling partners located throughout North America. There they are sorted by chemistry and melted down to make new products. Metals that are reclaimed from batteries during the recycling process include:
- Zinc – Found in alkaline primary batteries.
- Cadmium – Found in Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries.
- Cobalt – Found in Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) batteries.
- Lead – Found in Small Sealed Lead Acid (SSLA/Pb) batteries.
- Nickel – Found in Ni-Cd, Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) and Nickel Zinc (Ni-Zn) batteries.
Quebec Regulatory EN (7)
Case 1. The manufacturer ships and invoices from Ontario, and it does not have representatives in Quebec. Are we covered by the Regulation?
Yes. Since the manufacturer does not have representatives in Quebec to take your orders, you are deemed the first supplier in Quebec, hence the obligation falls on you.
Case 2. The manufacturer ships and invoices from Ontario, but we give our orders to its representatives in Quebec. Are we covered by the Regulation?
No. Since the manufacturer has representatives in Quebec to take your orders, it is deemed the first supplier in Quebec, even if it ships and invoices from outside of Quebec.
Case 3. We are part of a chain of stores. We don't deal directly with the manufacturer, instead we receive the products from our national distribution centre (DC) in Ontario. Are we covered by the Regulation?
Your national DC in Ontario plays the same role as the manufacturer in Cases 1 and 2 above. If the chain has personnel in Quebec to take your orders, then the chain is the first supplier in Quebec, but if it does not have personnel in Quebec to take your orders, then you are deemed the first supplier in Quebec and the obligation falls on you.
Case 4. We place our orders in Ontario, but the manufacturer ships and invoices us from within Quebec. Does this make any difference?
No, it does not. Wherever the manufacturer ships and invoices from, what matter is whether the manufacturer's representatives that you deal with for your orders are located in Quebec or outside of Quebec.
Case 5. The manufacturer is based outside of Quebec and we give our orders to its representatives in Quebec, but we own the brand. Does this make any difference?
Yes, it does. Even though you place your orders to the manufacturer's representatives in Quebec, since you own the brand, the obligation falls on you.
Case 6. We are covered by the Regulation, so we must declare the quantities that we market in Quebec, but are they what we purchase or what we sell?
For the purpose of the Regulation, any product that enters the province is considered as "marketed" in Quebec. Hence you must report the quantities that you purchase, not the quantities that you sell.
Case 7. Our national distribution centre (DC) is located in Quebec. Parts of the products received by our DC from outside of Quebec are forwarded to stores outside of the province. What quantities of the products received by our DC have to be reported?
For the purpose of the Regulation, the quantities forwarded by your DC to your stores outside of Quebec may be deducted from the total quantities received by your DC from outside of Quebec, but the process must be properly documented for audit purposes.
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Qu'est-ce qu'Appel à RecyclerMD ?
Appel à RecyclerMD est le seul programme gratuit de collecte de piles et de batteries domestiques en Amérique du Nord. Depuis 1996, Appel à RecyclerMD a détourné plus de 45 millions de kilogrammes de piles domestiques usagées de l'enfouissement et établi un réseau de plus de 30 000 points de dépôts.
En faisant progresser les pratiques commerciales vertes et la durabilité environnementale, Appel à RecyclerMD est l'organisme qui défend le plus activement la récupération et le recyclage écologiques des piles et des batteries domestiques. Appel à Recycler Canada, Inc. est une organisation à but non lucratif.
Comment fonctionne le programme ?
Alors que les technologies sans fil sont plus présentes que jamais dans nos vies, les détaillants, les entreprises, les collectivités et les organismes publics prennent de plus en plus conscience de la nécessité de recycler les piles et les batteries qui alimentent ces appareils qui font partie de notre quotidien.
Plus de 30 000 entreprises et organismes du Canada et des États-Unis comprennent l'importance du recyclage des piles et des batteries et se sont inscrits au programme Appel à RecyclerMD afin de devenir des points de dépôt.
Les consommateurs peuvent recueillir les piles et les batteries qui ne sont plus utilisées, puis consulter le site appelarecycler.ca ou composer le 1-866-794-7272 afin de trouver un point de dépôt public qui recueille ces produits gratuitement dans leur région. Le point de dépôt se charge ensuite d'expédier les piles et les batteries sans frais à nos partenaires de recyclage.
De nombreux bureaux, établissements de soins de santé et autres entreprises ou organismes publics agissent comme centres de collecte privés pour Appel à RecyclerMD. Ils contribuent ainsi à recueillir et à recycler les piles et les batteries utilisées dans le cadre de leurs activités courantes.
Comment le programme est-il financé ?
Le programme Appel à RecyclerMDest financé par des écofrais perçus dans la province par les entreprises qui ont l'obligation règlementaire de collecter et de recycler les piles et les batteries domestiques. Il s'agit en général de manufacturiers, de propriétaires et de détenteurs de marques, et de détaillants.
Comment peut-on devenir un point de dépôt ?
Visitez notre site Web pour demander de l'information ou composer le 1-866-794-7272.
Pourquoi est-il important de recycler les piles et les batteries ?
À l'instar des journaux, du verre et du plastique, les piles peuvent et doivent être recyclées. En moyenne, dans leur vie quotidienne, les gens utilisent six appareils sans fil alimentés par des piles.
Les piles et les batteries contiennent parfois des métaux qui peuvent être dangereux pour l'environnement lorsqu'ils sont envoyés dans les sites d'enfouissement. Toutefois, lorsqu'ils sont recyclés adéquatement, ces métaux peuvent être récupérés et utilisés pour fabriquer de nouveaux produits.
Grâce au programme Appel à RecyclerMD, des millions de kilogrammes de piles et de batteries sont détournés des décharges chaque année, ce qui permet de conserver les ressources et d'accroître la durabilité environnementale.
Comment savoir quels types de piles et de batteries domestiques peuvent être recyclés ?
Appel à RecyclerMD accepte toutes les piles et les batteries sèches domestiques dont le poids ne dépasse pas 5 kg.
Est-ce qu'Appel à RecyclerMD collecte les piles et les batteries à usage unique ?
Au Canada, le programme Appel à RecyclerMD recueille les piles et les batteries à usage unique dans toutes les provinces.
Est-ce qu'Appel à RecyclerMD collecte les piles et les batteries rechargeables ?
Au Canada, le programme Appel à RecyclerMD recueille les piles et les batteries rechargeables dans toutes les provinces.
Pourquoi faut-il recycler les piles rechargeables ?
La plupart des piles rechargeables peuvent être rechargées jusqu'à 1 000 fois. Leur durée de vie varie de deux à cinq ans, selon la fréquence d'utilisation, la manipulation et le temps de charge, mais elles deviennent progessivement incapables de fournir une charge complète et doivent être remplacées. C'est pour cette raison qu'elles peuvent et doivent être recyclées.
Qu'est-ce qui est fait avec les piles et les batteries recueillies ?
Les piles et les batteries recueillies sont envoyées à nos partenaires de recyclage basés à différents endroits en Amérique du Nord. Elles sont triées en fonction de leur composition chimique, puis fondues afin de fabriquer de nouveaux produits. Les matériaux récupérés durant le processus de recyclage des piles comprennent les métaux ci-dessous :
- Zinc – Présent dans les piles et les batteries alcalines primaires.
- Cadmium – Présent dans les piles et les batteries au nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd).
- Cobalt – Présent dans les piles et les batteries au lithium-ion (Li-Ion).
- Plomb – Présent dans les petites piles scellées au plomb-acide (PPSPA).
- Nickel – Présent dans les piles et les batteries au Ni-Cd, à hydrure métallique de nickel (Ni-MH) et au nickel-zinc (Ni-Zn).
Quebec Regulatory FR (7)
Cas 1. Le manufacturier expédie et facture de l'Ontario, et il n'a pas de représentants au Québec. Sommes-nous assujettis au Règlement ?
Oui. Puisque le manufacturer n'a pas de représentants au Québec pour prendre vos commandes, vous êtes réputés être le premier fournisseur au Québec, donc l'obligation vous incombe.
Cas 2. Le manufacturier expédie et facture de l'Ontario, mais nous donnons nos commandes à ses représentants au Québec. Sommes-nous assujettis au Règlement ?
Non. Puisque le manufacturier a des représentants au Québec pour prendre vos commandes, il est réputé être le premier fournisseur au Québec, donc l'obligation lui incombe.
Cas 3. Nous faisons partie d'une chaîne de magasins. Nous ne transigeons pas directement avec le manufacturier, nous recevons les produits de notre centre de distribution national en Ontario. Sommes-nous assujettis au Règlement ?
Votre centre de distribution national en Ontario joue le même rôle que le manufacturier dans les cas 1 and 2 ci-dessus. Si la chaîne a du personnel au Québec pour prendre vos commandes, alors la chaîne est le premier fournisseur au Québec, mais si elle n'a pas de personnel au Québec pour prendre vos commandes, alors vous êtes réputés être le premier fournisseur au Québec et l'obligation vous incombe.
Cas 4. Nous plaçons nos commandes en Ontario, mais le manufacturier expédie et facture depuis le Québec. Cela fait-il une différence ?
Non, cela n'en fait pas. Peu importe d'où le manufacturier expédie et facture, ce qui compte c'est de savoir si les représentants du manufacturier avec qui vous transigez pour vos commandes sont situés au Québec ou en dehors du Québec.
Cas 5. Le manufacturier est basé en dehors du Québec et nous donnons nos commandes à ses représentants au Québec, mais nous possédons la marque. Cela fait-il une différence ?
Oui, cela en fait une. Même si vous placez vos commandes aux représentants du manufacturier au Québec, puisque vous possédez la marque, l'obligation vous incombe.
Cas 6. Nous sommes assujettis au Règlement, donc nous devons déclarer les quantités que nous mettons sur le marché au Québec, mais s'agit-il de celles que nous achetons ou de celles que nous vendons?
Aux fins du Règlement, est considéré comme « mis sur le marché » au Québec tout produit qui entre dans la province afin d'y être commercialisé. Vous devez donc rapporter vos achats de produits et non pas vos ventes.
Cas 7. Notre centre de distribution national est situé au Québec. Une partie des produits reçus à notre centre de distribution de l'extérieur du Québec est réacheminée vers des magasins en dehors de la province. Quelles quantités des produits reçus par notre centre de distribution doivent-elles être rapportées ?
Aux fins du Règlement, les quantités réacheminées de votre centre de distribution vers vos magasins en dehors du Québec peuvent être déduites des quantités totales reçues par votre centre de distribution de l'extérieur du Québec, mais le processus doit être clairement documenté pour les fins d'audit.
Members EN (7)
Quebec's Regulation respecting the recovery and reclamation of products by enterprises obligates enterprises marketing household batteries in Quebec to either operate or be a member of an approved program to recover and reclaim end-of-life household batteries in Quebec.
To access the regulation, please click here.
The Regulation indicates that the household battery category is composed of two sub-categories:
1. Rechargeable cells of any shape and batteries composed of such rechargeable cells, except lead-acid batteries, batteries designed to be used in motor vehicles and batteries exclusively designed and intended for industrial purposes;
2. Single use button cells, batteries composed of such cells, other single use batteries and batteries composed of such cells.
In addition to batteries sold separately, batteries marketed in Quebec as components of other products are also covered by the Regulation.
Pending the revision of the Regulation expected in 2016, Call2Recycle Canada, Inc. asks its members to report only the batteries that are components of construction and renovation tools, and gardening tools.
For the list of gardening, construction and renovation tools, please click here.
The Regulation indicates that every enterprise that "markets" a new product referred to in the Regulation under a brand, a name or a distinguishing guise owned or used by the enterprise must recover and reclaim, or cause to be recovered and reclaimed, by means of a recovery and reclamation program, any product of the same type as the product marketed by the enterprise and that is deposited at one of its drop-off centres or for which the enterprise offers, if applicable, a collection service.
If a product is marketed under more than one brand, name or distinguishing guise, the obligation falls on the enterprise responsible for the product's design.
Despite the first and second paragraphs, that obligation falls on the enterprise that acts as the "first supplier" of that product in Quebec, whether or not the enterprise is the importer, in the following cases:
1. the enterprise referred to in the first or second paragraph has no domicile or establishment in Quebec;
2. the enterprise that markets the product acquires the product outside Quebec, regardless of whether the enterprise owning or using the brand, name or distinguishing guise has a domicile or establishment in Quebec; or
3. a product does not bear any brand, name or distinguishing guise.
Practically speaking, in general, the obligation falls on the brand owner or the "first supplier" of the products in Quebec. "First supplier" means an enterprise having a domicile or establishment in Quebec (i.e. a physical location) that acquires a covered product outside Quebec in order to market it in Quebec. The first supplier is the enterprise located in Quebec that is the most upstream in the distribution chain in the province. Thus, a first supplier can be an importer, broker, wholesaler, distributor, retailer or any other stakeholder in Quebec that first intervenes in a product's distribution chain.
Obligated enterprises that decide not to operate an individual program to recover and reclaim the products referred to in the Regulation must become members of an approved program. For household batteries, the approved program is that of Call2Recycle Canada, Inc.
To become members, enterprises must agree to do the following:
- By the 30th day following every calendar quarter, send to Call2Recycle Canada, Inc.:
- an accurate report of total products marketed in Quebec during the calendar quarter using the reporting form provided by Call2Recycle Canada, Inc.;
- a check equal to the fees (plus applicable taxes) owed Call2Recycle Canada, Inc. based on the fee schedule in place, amended from time to time, as provided by Call2Recycle Canada, Inc.;
- Keep proper books and records in respect of all products marketed in Quebec in accordance with good business practices and generally approved accounting procedures, and ensure these records shall be available at all reasonable times for examination or audit by Call2Recycle Canada, Inc. in accordance with Canadian Auditing Standards. This obligation remains even if a contributor by proxy reports the quantities of products marketed in Quebec and pays the fees on behalf.of the obligated enterprises;
- Bear their fair share of the two reserve funds set up by Call2Recycle Canada, Inc. on behalf of its members to comply with regulatory obligations.
Contributors by proxy, also called "voluntary contributors", are enterprises that, while not covered by the Regulation, make the declarations and contributions in the name of covered enterprises.
Even in cases where contributors by proxy are used, the obligated enterprises must be members in good standing of Call2Recycle Canada, Inc.
In the case of batteries marketed in Quebec separately ("Phase 1"), the obligation to implement a recovery and reclamation program started July 14th, 2012 or on the date of marketing, acquisition or manufacture of such products if it is subsequent to that date;
In the case of batteries marketed in Quebec as components of other products ("Phase 2"), the obligation started July 14th, 2013 or the date of marketing, acquisition or manufacture of such products if it is subsequent to that date.
The start date for the reporting of the quantities marketed and the remittance of ecofees will be August 1, 2015. The first report and ecofee remittance are due by October 30, 2015.
Note: The quantities marketed since January 1, 2015 will have to be reported, but ecofees will be due only on quantities marketed starting August 1, 2015, not on quantities marketed before this date.
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Le Règlement sur la récupération et la valorisation de produits par les entreprises du Québec assujettit les entreprises qui mettent sur le marché au Québec des piles et des batteries domestiques à l'obligation de mettre en œuvre un programme individuel ou de devenir membre d'un programme reconnu pour récupérer et valoriser les piles et les batteries en fin de cycle de vie.
Pour accéder au Règlement, vous pouvez cliquer ici.
Le Règlement indique que la catégorie des piles et des batteries domestiques est composée de deux sous-catégories :
1. les piles rechargeables de toute forme et les batteries constituées de telles piles, à l'exception des piles plomb-acide, des piles conçues pour être utilisées dans un véhicule automobile et des piles conçues et destinées exclusivement à des fins industrielles;
2. les piles boutons à usage unique, les batteries constituées de telles piles, les autres piles à usage unique et les batteries constituées de telles piles.
En plus des piles et des batteries vendues séparément, les piles et les batteries mises sur le marché au Québec comme composants d'autres produits sont aussi visées par le Règlement.
D'ici à la révision du Règlement prévue en 2016, Appel à Recycler Canada, Inc. ne demande à ses membres que de déclarer les piles et batteries qui sont des composants d'outils de construction et de rénovation, et d'appareils d'entretien extérieur.
Pour la liste des outils de construction et de rénovation, ainsi que la liste des appareils d'entretien extérieur, vous pouvez cliquer ici.
Toute entreprise qui met sur le marché un produit neuf, visé par le Règlement, sous une marque de commerce, un nom ou un signe distinctif dont elle est la propriétaire ou, le cas échéant, l'utilisatrice est tenue de récupérer et valoriser ou de faire récupérer et valoriser, au moyen d'un programme de récupération et de valorisation, tout produit de même type que celui qu'elle met sur le marché et qui est déposé à l'un de ses points de dépôt ou pour lequel elle offre, le cas échéant, un service de collecte.
Si un produit est mis sur le marché sous plus d'une marque de commerce, nom ou signe distinctif, l'obligation prévue au premier alinéa incombe à l'entreprise responsable de la conception du produit.
Malgré les premier et deuxième alinéas, cette obligation incombe à l'entreprise qui agit à titre de premier fournisseur de ce produit au Québec, qu'elle en soit ou non l'importatrice, dans les cas suivants :
1° l'entreprise visée au premier ou deuxième alinéa n'a ni domicile, ni établissement au Québec;
2° l'entreprise qui met le produit sur le marché l'acquiert de l'extérieur du Québec, et ce, peu importe que l'entreprise propriétaire ou utilisatrice de la marque de commerce, du nom ou du signe distinctif ait son domicile ou un établissement au Québec;
3° un produit ne porte pas de marque de commerce, de nom ou de signe distinctif.
D'un point de vue pratique, l'obligation incombe en général aux propriétaires de marque(s) ou aux « premiers fournisseurs » qui introduisent le produit visé dans la province de Québec. Le « premier fournisseur » désigne une entreprise ayant un domicile ou un établissement au Québec (c.-à-d. une adresse physique) qui acquiert un produit visé à l'extérieur du Québec dans le but de le commercialiser au Québec. Le premier fournisseur est l'entreprise située au Québec qui est le plus en amont dans la chaîne de distribution au Québec. Ainsi, le premier fournisseur peut être un importateur, un manufacturier, un courtier, un grossiste, un distributeur, un détaillant ou toute autre partie prenante au Québec qui intervient en premier dans la chaîne de distribution du produit visé au Québec.
Les entreprises assujetties qui décident de ne pas mettre en œuvre un programme individuel pour récupérer et valoriser les produits couverts par le Règlement doivent devenir membres d'un programme reconnu. Dans le cas des piles et des batteries domestiques, le programme reconnu est celui d'Appel à Recycler canada, Inc.
Pour devenir membres, les entreprises doivent convenir de ce qui suit :
- Au plus tard 30 jours suivant chaque trimestre, envoyer à Appel à Recycler Canada, Inc.:
- un rapport exact des quantités totales de produits mis sur le marché au Québec durant le trimestre en utilisant les formulaires de rapport fournis par Appel à Recycler Canada, Inc.;
- un chèque égal au montant des frais (plus taxes applicables) dus à Appel à Recycler Canada, Inc. selon le barème de frais en vigueur, amendé de temps à autre, tel que fourni par Appel à Recycler Canada, Inc.;
- Tenir des livres et registres à l'égard de tous les produits mis sur le marché au Québec conformément aux bonnes pratiques de gestion et aux principes comptables généralement reconnus, et s'assurer que ces registres soient disponibles en tout temps raisonnable pour un examen ou un audit par Appel à Recycler Canada, Inc. en accord avec les Normes canadiennes d'audit. Cette obligation demeure même si un contributeur mandataire rapporte les produits mis sur le marché au Québec et paie les frais au nom des entreprises assujetties;
- Assumer leur juste part des fonds de réserve établis par Appel à Recycler Canada, Inc. au nom de ses Membres aux fins de conformité avec les obligations réglementaires.
Les contributeurs mandataires, aussi appelés « contributeurs volontaires », sont des entreprises qui, sans être assujetties au Règlement, effectuent les déclarations et les contributions au nom d'entreprise assujetties.
Même dans le cas où des contributeurs mandataires sont utilisés, les entreprises assujetties doivent être des membres en règle d'Appel à Recycler Canada, Inc.
Dans le cas des piles et des batteries mises sur le marché séparément au Québec (« Phase 1 »), l'obligation de mettre en œuvre un programme de récupération et de valorisation a commencé le 14 juillet 2012 ou à la date de la mise sur le marché, de l'acquisition ou de la fabrication d'un tel produit si elle est postérieure à cette date;
Dans le cas des piles et des batteries mises sur le marché au Québec comme composants d'autres produits (« Phase 2 »), l'obligation a commencé le 14 juillet 2013 ou à la date de la mise sur le marché, de l'acquisition ou de la fabrication d'un tel produit si elle est postérieure à cette date.
Le nouveau système de déclaration des quantités mises en marché et de paiement des écofrais va commencer le 1er août 2015. Le premier rapport et les premiers écofrais devront être reçus avant le 30 octobre 2015.
Note : Les quantités mises en marché depuis le 1er janvier 2015 devront être déclarées, mais les écofrais ne seront dus que sur les quantités mises en marché à compter du 1er août 2015, pas sur les quantités mises sur le marché à compter du 1er janvier 2015.
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Why is Call2Recycle implementing Environmental Handling Fees (EHFs)?
Call2Recycle's mission is and continues to be responsibly managing the end-of-life of batteries to keep them out of landfills and minimize environmental impact. Over the past 20 years, we have learned that the best way to achieve this goal and encourage participation is by offering a robust, convenient program where consumers can easily recycle their batteries.
In order for Call2Recycle to continue to run our industry leading program and implement continuous program enhancements, we have made the decision to follow industry best practices and implement an Environmental Handling Fee (EHF). These actions will ensure our collection and recycling program remains sustainable while continuing to meet the highest environmental standards.
There haven't been EHFs on batteries before, why now?
As part of our commitment to delivering an industry leading stewardship program we continually evaluate how we can do better. We've found that not only is this prudent financially to ensure our program can continue to operate at the highest standards, this approach follows industry best practices and is consistent with other stewardship programs across select provinces.
Will these EHFs be rolled out in provinces other than BC, MB, or QC?
EHFs will not be introduced outside of BC, MB, and QC at this time; however, with support from battery and battery-powered product manufacturers Call2Recycle will continue to collect and recycle batteries.
Who pays for the EHFs?
The EHFs are remitted by the obligated party which can be a retailer, wholesaler, distributor or manufacturer. It is at the discretion of the obligated party to determine whether to pass along the EHFs to consumers. The fee may be visible or hidden depending on the jurisdiction.
Why do EHFs differ in different provinces?
Fees are calculated based on the cost to collect and manage batteries generated within each province. Given the regional differences (such as geography, population, location of collection sites and processors), program costs vary between provinces.
What is an EHF?
An Environmental Handling Fee or EHF is a fee that is representative of the actual cost to collect, handle, transport and responsibly recycle batteries at the end of life. EHFs collected are also used for public education and to further expand program awareness to ensure batteries do not enter the waste stream.
Who is Call2Recycle and what is their role?
Call2Recycle Canada, Inc. works on behalf of stakeholders to provide its battery recycling program, Call2Recycle®, to consumers across Canada. Call2Recycle Canada, Inc. is the approved battery stewardship organization in British Columbia, Manitoba, and Quebec.
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I'm already a member in Quebec, how do I declare my obligation for Manitoba and/or British Columbia?
As an existing member, please log into GreenTrax to declare your obligation for other provinces.
How can I find out if I am obligated?
To help determine whether your entity is the obligated party, please review the provincial regulations:
- Manitoba Household Hazardous Material Regulation
- British Columbia Recycling Regulation
- Quebec Regulation Respecting the Recovery and Reclamation of Products by Enterprises.
- If you need further assistance, we encourage you to use the prepared decision tree you can find in our GreenTrax Portal.
Covered Products (2)
What types of products are subject to an EHF? Is there a tool to help identify the products that are subject to a EHF?
Yes, please refer to Call2Recycle's fee schedule and product guide to help you determine which products are subject to an EHF
What kind of products do you collect and recycle?
Call2Recycle is the approved stewardship program in BC, MB, and QC for consumer/household batteries. We collect dry-cell batteries including:
- Lithium Ion
- Nickel Cadmium
- Nickel Metal Hydride
- Nickel Zinc
- Alkaline
- Lithium Primary
- Silver Oxide
- Zinc Air
- Zinc Carbon
- Zinc Chloride
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How do I qualify become a small volume generator?
Information can be found in the Rules and Policies.
When should I register?
As soon as possible. BC/MB EHF implementation and the QC rate adjustment are effective on February 1, 2017.
What if I sell or distribute small quantities into the province(s)?
Information can be found in the Rules and Policies.
How do I report?
Upon registration as a Call2Recycle Canada Member, you will gain access to Call2Recycle's reporting portal, GreenTrax,
How often do I need to report?
Reporting occurs monthly.
How should I register?
If you are a member in Quebec and wish to register for other jurisdictions, please visit our GreenTrax reporting portal. If this is your first time registering with Call2Recycle Canada, Inc. please visit our Member Registration page
What if I want to report and remit sales on behalf of the obligated steward?
You may choose to enter into a Contributor by Proxy Agreement.
This proxy agreement, which is a voluntary agreement between two parties, will provide satisfactory evidence for Call2Recycle in the case that one party agrees to report data and remit sales on behalf of an obligated party.
Damaged, Defective and Recalled Batteries (9)
What do I do with a damaged battery?
Package the battery in a non-flammable material, such as sand or kitty litter, as soon as possible. Do not place these batteries in the trash or in a regular Call2Recycle collection container as they may present a safety hazard, such as a spark or fire. Further instructions can be found above
What is a recalled battery?
Recalled batteries are classified by model, serial number, batch or lot. Manufacturers recall batteries that do not perform as expected and may present a safety hazard. Recalled batteries may not display any visible damage.
What type of kits do you offer for damaged, defective and recalled batteries?
Our kits are designed to handle lithium-ion or lithium-metal batteries with (1) a total combined weight of up to 2 kg (4.4 lb.) OR one single-cell battery or other battery weighing up to 5 kg (11 lb.) The kits have been fully tested in a UN/ISTA certification lab and are UN-compliant with CFR49 rules governing safe battery shipments.
Who do we contact if we suspect we have a damaged, defective or recalled battery?
Contact Call2Recycle Customer Service at 1.888.224.9764. They can discuss whether the battery requires special handling according to Transportation Canada requirements.
Where can I find out if a battery has been recalled?
Visit the battery manufacturer's web site to see if the battery has been recalled and follow the manufacturer's instructions for disposal and replacement. Some recalled products are also listed on Health Canada's Consumer Product Safety page.
Why do damaged, defective and recalled batteries require special shipping?
Damaged, defective and recalled batteries are considered potentially hazardous to the public and the environment. If these batteries are shipped without proper packaging and handling, they are more likely to create a safety incident, such as a spark, during transit from the collection site to the processing facility. In addition, Transportation Canada requires hazardous materials be transported using special handling procedures.
Are damaged batteries usually a particular chemistry?
Most damaged batteries are lithium metal or lithium ion. For a more comprehensive list of batteries, please consult the Call2Recycle Canada web site, www.call2recycle.ca/safety/collections-shipping.
If you have another battery chemistry that you think is damaged, contact Customer Service at 1.888.224.9764 for assistance.
What is a defective battery?
Defective batteries are those that affect the performance of a device, such as unexpected shutdowns. Defective batteries may not display any visible changes but have been identified by the manufacturer as not performing as expected.
What is a damaged battery?
A battery that is swollen, corroded, leaking or showing burn marks is considered damaged and hazardous to the public. Devices with damaged batteries often show swelling, corrosion or other physical damage in the area where the battery is located.
Battery Recycling Safety (6)
Do I have to do anything to my batteries before recycling them?
It depends on the battery. Transportation Canada safety regulations require that the terminals of certain battery types be protected to prevent contact with each other, as this can cause sparks and lead to a fire. Therefore, before depositing any rechargeable batteries, lithium-based single-use batteries, single-use batteries that are 12V or more, or batteries you are unsure of, make sure they are placed in a clear, sealed bag or taped with duct tape, electrical tape or another non-conductive tape. Ensure to keep the battery chemistry visible if you tape it.
If I miss protecting some of the batteries, what are the potential consequences?
Our #1 safety goal is to prevent battery terminals from touching and possibly sparking before they are shipped or while they are in transit. Organizations that don't properly protect their batteries may face fines from Transportation Canada and may not be able to participate in the Call2Recycle program.
Why can't I return a box via air?
Transportation Canada places very stringent restrictions on the shipment of certain batteries by air due to safety considerations. Our program prohibits air shipments. If you are located in a remote location, you can transport the batteries by truck, rail or boat to the nearest municipality served by Purolator. Once there, the batteries can be shipped to Call2Recycle using the waybill provided. Please call Customer Service if you have questions about coordinating these shipments.
Can I use paper, other boxes, towels or other materials to protect the terminals?
Because paper-based products are flammable and can act as kindling, they are not an approved method of protection. If you are depositing any rechargeable batteries, lithium-based single-use batteries, single-use batteries that are 12V or more, or batteries you are unsure of, make sure they are placed in a clear, sealed bag or taped with duct tape, electrical tape or another non-conductive tape. Ensure to keep the battery chemistry visible if you tape it. Do not use paper or other materials to protect your terminals.
Does every battery need a bag?
No. Transportation Canada safety regulations require that the terminals of certain battery types be protected to prevent contact with each other, as this can cause sparks and lead to a fire. Here is the proper way to protect your batteries to ensure they are recycled safely:
For single-use lithium-based batteries, single-use batteries that are 12V or more, rechargeable batteries, or batteries whose chemistry/voltage you are unsure of: Place the battery in one of the clear bags provided with the Call2Recycle box or tape the terminal end with duct tape, electrical tape or another non-conductive tape for safety (keeping the chemistry visible) before depositing.
All other batteries: Deposit the battery directly in the Call2Recycle box.
If you run out of Call2Recycle bags, you can use a clear, Ziploc-style or clear grocery produce bag. Be sure to close off the top before depositing in the Call2Recycle box. For the complete list of batteries with terminals that must be protected to comply with these requirements, please consult the Call2Recycle Canada web site, www.call2recycle.ca/safety/collections-shipping.
What do we do if we have a defective, damaged (e.g. swollen), or recalled (DDR) battery?
Contact Customer Service at 1.888.224.9764. They will review with you whether the battery requires special handling. DDR batteries must be shipped in packaging that complies with Transportation Canada requirements for the transportation of damaged, defective or recalled batteries.
Products Sold With Batteries (Effective January 1, 2018) (7)
Why is Call2Recycle charging EHFs on the sales of certain products containing batteries?
The reason for the new EHFs is two-fold:
The addition of EHFs on the sale of certain products containing batteries is part of a step-by-step approach Call2Recycle is taking toward greater compliance to provincial regulations. The regulations of Quebec and Manitoba state that all residential batteries sold in their respective marketplaces must be captured by a stewardship program—whether primary or rechargeable, sold separately or embedded, or whether used by a residential customer base or by an ICI customer base.
Call2Recycle Canada has been collecting and recycling dry cell batteries weighing less than 5 kg since 1997, irrespective of chemistry (primary or rechargeable) or origin (whether sold separately or embedded, or whether used by a residential customer base or by an ICIC customer base). Since the inception of the provincial programs, we have seen considerable growth in collection and recycling activity. Charging EHFs on the sale of certain products containing batteries is also part of Call2Recycle's strategy to ensure long-term financial stability.
How will the fee structure work?
The corresponding EHF Schedule is outlined below.
Please note that the applicable EHF is per product, regardless of the number of batteries included or the chemistry of the batteries. Call2Recycle believes the rationale for this fee structure encompasses both practicality and ease of implementation.
For which provinces is it applicable?
Quebec and Manitoba only. British Columbia is excluded.
When is Call2Recycle introducing new EHFs on the sales of certain product containing batteries?
January 1, 2018
How did Call2Recycle choose these three new product categories?
The three product categories were chosen based on the fact that the product category exists in other EPR programs and has a mass appeal/customer recognition.
Is there a tool available to help me identify which products are subject to the new EHF?
Yes. Please refer to the updated Product Clarification Guide, which will be posted to the Call2Recycle website on September 1, 2017.
If you have questions prior to or after the guide is posted, please contact Line Berube email@example.com (438) 448-4270.
Will Call2Recycle add additional product categories in the future?
In order to ensure both compliance with provincial regulation and the long-term financial stability of the Call2Recycle program, additional product categories may be introduced in the future.
Should additional product categories be introduced, Call2Recycle will follow the guiding principles of fairness, transparency, ease of implementation, as well as clear and timely communication.


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UN finds 22% rise in Afghan civilian casualties
Kabul, Afghanistan — The number of civilians killed or wounded in fighting in Afghanistan climbed by 22 percent in 2014 to reach the highest level in five years as foreign troops concluded their combat mission, the U.N. said in an annual report released Wednesday.
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan documented 10,548 civilian casualties in 2014, the highest number in a single year since 2009. They include 3,699 civilian deaths, up 25 percent from 2013.
The U.N. says the Taliban and other insurgents were responsible for 72 percent of all civilian casualties, with government forces and foreign troops responsible for just 14 percent.
The "Taliban don't actually accept the veracity of the information in the report," UNAMA head Nicholas Haysom told journalists Wednesday. "They have accepted in the engagements with us that protection of a civilian is important and have pledged to take certain measures to eradicate civilian casualties."
The Taliban had no immediate comment.
U.S. and NATO troops pulled back from volatile areas last year, handing security responsibility over to Afghan forces and officially concluding their combat mission at the end of the year. At least 2,213 U.S. soldiers have died in Afghanistan since the invasion to topple the Taliban following the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, according to an Associated Press count.
The U.N. report attributed the rise in casualties to intensified ground fighting, in which weapons like mortars, rockets and grenades are used in populated areas, sometimes indiscriminately.
For the first time since 2009, more Afghan civilians were killed and injured by ground fighting than by any other tactic, including roadside bombs. The report found that civilian deaths and injuries resulting from ground operations surged by 54 percent, making them the "biggest killers of Afghan women and children in 2014."
In southern Kandahar province, a suicide bomber struck near a police station on Wednesday, killing an Afghan woman and a small child, according to Samim Elham, the provincial governor's spokesman. The attack, which happened in Kandahar city, also wounded three civilians, added Elham.
On Tuesday night, a roadside bomb exploded outside of Kabul, killing four members of a family, authorities said.

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Picking out the perfect mixture of outfits for your family photography session always seems to be the most complicated part, but it doesn't have to be. We all want our family photos to look adorably cohesive and hip with outfits that are sure to make any parent envious. With these simple tips and tricks choosing your family's outfits for photos will be a breeze.
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Might re-edit more. I'm not really good with image editing, so i'd just turn it all black.
Done converting most of her basic winmugen stuff. There are various of issues (which is shame that i couldn't import most of her winmugen skill due compatibility issue with mugen 1.1 engine, as the game wont run if there are classic winmugen script inside her cns. Right now i working off for her super and AI. Its been awhile, and my creativity kinda classic so please bear with me.
Greetings to the whole community!
Now, I share with you some new things that I have brought for you:
➤Complete update of the char's ninja male, the version of Chameleon is not yet available but I clarify that it will arrive.
➤➤The versions uploaded to the Mugen Archive server are versions for 1.0 or higher, if you are looking for versions 0.5 [WINMUGEN] download them on the web, I clarify 2 things;
1- I don't want to
Hello everyone. So... Ive been wondering. Ever since I started to do conversions of a bunch of different characters in my own (technically not custom) style, Ive encountered the thought of creating a full game many times. Maybe I can have a giant mesh of all my characters into a big roster. Provided that their mechanics are the same, there should be no trouble at all. At the moment Im still creating the system part of the motif, but the fight section is polished and finished, as seen in my
Winmugen version, Yami Kula's Dash Strike.
Mugen 1.1 version, Yami Kula's Dash Strike.
For the sprite, i actually use Geoniko's explode and sprite effect, but still retain the same code with winmugen version, though there are few minor adjustment so it can be run in 1.1.
Subject sprite's effect and sfx will be change, depending on how far she will be. For now, it would be temporarily.


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so the thing about coming back to your blog after a long absence is always that there is so much to say and nowhere to begin and even though you spend a lot of time reading other people's blogs you still think nobody can possibly be interested in what you have to say so why bother.
the only way to do it is to mind vomit, so here goes.
rainy season
it's raining in portland.
streak, day 310
I am still running. I have run every day for 310 days. it has been simultaneously easy and hard. it has required something that masquerades as discipline but is really more a cocktail of stubbornness, habit, a tendency towards completionism, and a love of running (most of the time). I mean, maybe that's all discipline is, but I don't think so. I couldn't keep doing this if I didn't love to run, but just loving to run isn't enough; you also have to arbitrarily and illogically feel driven to keep the chain going. for me it constantly feels like a competition with time itself. every run is another day I beat the odds. I'm safe until tomorrow.
I love it. it has been the only constant in a year full of extremes, a rope I have followed hand over hand through the dark. I am nowhere near where I thought I would be, running-wise, and I am learning how to be okay with that. how to be patient.
people ask how long I will go. a coworker often teases me by talking about "after the streak is over." I cannot imagine voluntarily giving it up. only cataclysm could do it.
but still: I'm bearing down on the end of the year, and though it feels commonplace -- like brushing my teeth -- it also feels jubilant.
find your weaknesses
my new job is good. actually if you can think of a word between 'okay,' 'fine,' and 'good,' that's where it is. I am enjoying it just fine but it still feels weird, like something I'm just trying on for awhile. I guess that'll pass.
it's hard to be the most junior one. it means by default I am the weak link in our team of editors. (oh by the way, I am now a full-time sheet music editor.) nobody is upset about this but me. everyone echoes again and again that it takes 2-3 years to really learn the job. they tell me I'm learning quickly, doing great. they know I won't know things. but I HATE NOT KNOWING THINGS. I find publicly Not Knowing Things to be extremely disagreeable. but I can't Know Things any faster. it is a job that you necessarily must fail at to learn completely. I'm learning to live with this particular discomfort but it, rather than any particular musical or clerical skill, is the biggest challenge of the job so far.
the other editors are the bomb diggity though. yes. bomb diggity. I said it.
not my job
much to my surprise, I mentally dropped the opera like a smoking hot potato after I left. it was easy not to think about it over the summer, when my life and the opera's life did not really overlap. but now the season is underway, friends are about to open the show, and I will tell you that it is a little bit hard and definitely sad. sad but not sorry. just so we're clear.
I have a ticket to opening night. I haven't watched an opera since 2010. I almost can't remember what it's like.
the knitting and tv bingeing portion of the year is upon us.
recent spam that accurately reflects my passion about breakfast
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in terms of 'stuff to write about,' this has hardly chipped the iceberg. I don't even know how to get it all out without it being a mixed up jumble of 50,000 words.


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I told you in my last post I had stopped at another site on my "road trip." What I found interesting is that only 2 hours from the "Garden of One Thousand Buddhas," I found another shrine. This was of the Virgin Mary called, "Our Lady of the Rockies." If it weren't for www.roadtrippers.com, I would not have known about these sites.
This is a wonderful story of a man who prayed to the Virgin Mary that if his wife survived her cancer, he would build a statue of the Virgin Mary and place it in his backyard. Well, his wife survived! In talking with his friends and people around town, his small statute became a BIG one 90 ft high. With the help of many volunteers and donations, they found a spot for the statue up in the mountain.
While I was there, I wanted to go up to the statue, but they said they did not have tours until the summer months. At night, the statue is lit up, so that you can see and feel her presence watching over Butte, Montana.
I slept very well that night under the protection of "Our Lady of the Rockies!"


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Napa, Calif. (September 28, 2016) – Two-time NBA MVP Steph Curry and 2015 NBA Finals MVP Andre Iguodala will play in the Safeway Open Pro-Am at Silverado Resort and Spa on Wednesday, October 12th, the tournament announced today. Both Curry and Iguodala will tee off in the morning wave of the Official Pro-Am and their professional partners will be announced the week of the event.
"We are very excited to have Curry and Iguodala play in the Safeway Open Wednesday Pro-Am. It's going to be an exciting day for our fans and sponsors to get to see two NBA superstars and local heroes tee it up with many of the best players on the PGA TOUR," said Jeff Sanders, Lagardère Sports Executive Vice President of Golf Events. "And from what I hear they have game on the grass too!"
Curry and Iguodala are both major golf enthusiasts and often play together, most notably earlier this year at Augusta National Golf Club – a round that was promised to them in 2015 by Steve Kerr if they won the NBA Finals. Curry, who is a near scratch golfer, also played in the American Century Championship this summer (T27) and has enjoyed rounds with President Obama the last two years.
The Safeway Open Official Pro-Am will take place on Wednesday, October 12th at Silverado Resort and Spa featuring many of the top players in the field including Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson. Those interested in attending can purchase tickets at www.safewayopen.com.
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These get-togethers offer a truly excellent opportunity for both existing and prospective members to meet in an informal atmosphere over a glass of wine or beer. Members of the Court are often in attendance and will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the Company and its current activities
The ambience is very relaxed, and prospective members attending on their own will find a ready welcome.
Cost is £20 cash on arrival please (to include drinks).
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Frequently Asked Questions: The Church of Jesus Christ
Welcome to The Church of Jesus Christ. We have chosen the most common questions about who we are and what we stand for. If you have additional questions, feel free to contact us. We hope you will choose to worship with us and experience the love and blessings found in The Church of Jesus Christ.
Q. Is the name of the church significant?
A. Yes, Jesus told us "Where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them" (Matthew 18:20) and the Apostle Paul adds "whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus" (Colossians 3:17). We believe that a church named after the man belongs to that man, but that a church named after Jesus belongs to Him, as long as it is founded on His precepts, and bears evidence of His gifts and love.
Q. Why are members called "Brother" or "Sister?" Shouldn't those titles be reserved for positions of honor within the church?
A. We do in fact use the terms "Brother" and "Sister" to refer to the most honorable position in The Church, that of a member. As we are all part of the Family of God, and are "affectioned one to another with brotherly love" (Romans 12:10), the titles are certainly appropriate. Jesus showed preference to His followers over His own natural family when He announced, "Whosoever shall do the will of My Father which is in Heaven, the same is My brother, and sister" (Matthew 12:50, Mark 3:35). If Jesus was willing to call His followers brothers and sisters, we will do the same.
Q. Who is being prayed to?
A. Jesus instructed His disciples how to pray, "After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which are in Heaven ..." (Matthew 6:9). We pray to God the Father, but we do so through Christ, His Son. As Jesus said, "... no man cometh unto the Father, but by me" (John 14:6).
Q. Who are the men who sit in front of the church and deliver the sermon?
A. The men sitting in front of The Church are Elders (Ministers), responsible for the spiritual well-being of The Church. In Acts 14 and 15, Paul traveled throughout The Church, ordaining Elders in different locations to look after The Church's needs in each area. Our Elders serve a similar purpose.
Q. Do you ordain female Elders?
A. Women play an important role in The Church of Jesus Christ. In addition to the office of Deaconess as described, women serve The Church through auxiliaries such as Sunday School, Missionary Benevolent Association and the Ladies' Uplift Circle, and they hold various operational offices at the local and national level of the organization.
As stated, The Church of Jesus Christ follows the example that Christ set in setting up The Church. Our Lord and Savior did not call women into ordained offices such as Apostles, Elders or Teachers, and we adhere to that order.
Q. Do Elders prepare their sermons in advance?
A. While the Elders of The Church of Jesus Christ prepare for sermons by studying scripture and going to God in prayer, they speak from no prepared text. Rather, our Elders speak under the inspiration of God, allowing the Spirit to direct their words, such that the congregation may be fed spiritually. Paul wrote to Timothy, "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works" (II Timothy 3:16-17).
Q. Do the Elders of The Church get paid?
A. The Elders are not paid any money for their work in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Each holds a regular job to make a living for himself and his family. Jesus said, "freely ye have received, freely give" (Matthew 10:8). Paid ministry is not at all consistent with our belief that truth must be brought forth. Paul faced this situation with the Corinthians, "Have I committed an offense in abasing myself that ye might be exalted, because I have preached to you the gospel of God freely? I robbed other churches, taking wages of them, to do you service. And when I was present with you, and wanted, I was chargeable to no man" (II Corinthians 11:7-9).
Q. How does someone become an Elder?
A. A man does not choose to become an Elder; only those who are called by God are ordained into the ministry; "And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God" (Hebrews 5:4). God reveals Himself to the Priesthood of The Church who should be called and ordained into the Priesthood.
Q. What is the purpose of testimony?
A. The testimony portion of the meeting gives the members of the congregation the opportunity to praise God openly for what He has done for them. As David wrote, "praise the Lord for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men! Let them exalt Him also in the congregation of the people, and praise Him in the assembly of the elders" (Psalms 107:31-32). It is done weekly because God blesses us continually and should be praised as often as possible, "I will hope continually, and will yet praise thee more and more" (Psalms 71:14).
Q. Are only members of the church allowed to testify?
A. Everyone has a reason to praise God, so all are given the opportunity to testify. "Praise the Lord, all ye Gentiles; and laud Him, all ye people" (Romans 15:11).
Q. What determines whether or not the person is anointed with oil?
A. Oil is used if the person is physically ill. If the prayer is for spiritual uplifting, oil is not used. "Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much" (James 5:16).
Q. For what reasons do people request the Elders to pray to them?
A. People who are physically ill or spiritually troubled may request that the Elders lay hands on them to ask God to relieve their afflictions. "Is any sick among you? Let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray for him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: and the prayer of faith shall save the sick; and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him" (James 5:14-15).
Q. What is the purpose of the Holy Communion?
A. The purpose of communion is to remember the sacrifice that Jesus made for us, that His body was broken and His blood spilt to atone for our sins and give us the opportunity to gain eternal life with God. When Jesus set the examples at the Last Supper, He stated the purpose very simply "this do in remembrance of Me" (Luke 22:19).
Q. Why are bread and wine used?
A. Jesus used bread to represent His body and wine to represent His blood, so we use bread and wine as well. We see no reason to deviate from the example Jesus set the night before His crucifixion, "He took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is My body which is given for you" (Luke 22:19). "And he took the cup and gave thanks and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves: For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the Kingdom of God shall come" (Luke 22:17-18).
Q. Is communion served only to members of The Church, and if so, why?
A. Yes, the Elders will serve the bread and wine only to active members of The Church of Jesus Christ. Paul wrote, "he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord's body" (I Corinthians 11:29). None are worthy of themselves; Jesus makes us worthy. Thus, until a person becomes a baptized member of The Church of Jesus Christ under our priesthood authority, they cannot receive communion from our Elders. We do not mean to cause any offense among our visitors. We pray that some day all who desire to participate with us will be in a position to do so.
Q. How does someone become a member of The Church of Jesus Christ?
A. A person becomes a member of The Church of Jesus Christ by obeying the words of Jesus, "Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the Kingdom of God" (John 3:5). Anyone desiring to join The Church must have faith and believe in Jesus Christ as the Son of God, repent of his sins and be baptized (born of water) for a remission of sins, after which the Elders lay hands on their head for reception of the Holy Ghost (born of the Spirit).
Q. How is baptism performed?
A. Members of The Church of Jesus Christ are baptized in the same way Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist; they are completely immersed in an open body of water. John the Baptist said, "I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance" (Matthew 3:11). "And Jesus, when He was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and lo, the heavens were opened unto Him" (Matthew 3:16). See also (Acts 9:26-39).
Q. What is the purpose of feet washing? How often is it performed?
A. By washing each other's feet, we demonstrate humility and our feeling that one person is not better than another, and therefore we perform this ordinance four times per year. Again we follow the example set by Jesus, "He poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith He was girded" (John 13:5). When He was finished, He told them, "If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet. For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you" (John 13:14-15).
When Peter at first refused to participate, Jesus answered him, "If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with Me" (John 13:8).
Q. What does it mean when someone stands and speaks in a tongue that cannot be understood?
A. When someone speaks in an unknown tongue, this is known as the "Gift of Tongues" and is generally followed by an interpretation in English (or whatever language he happens to understand). The gift of tongues and interpretation are listed among the spiritual gifts in Paul's writing to the Corinthians: "to another [is given] divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues" (I Corinthians 12:10). The message from God is generally in the form of instruction, admonishment or encouragement to His servants.
Q. What does it mean when someone stands and speaks in the Spirit?
A. When someone stands and speaks in the Spirit, they are speaking under the influence of God. Many of the Bible's prophecies came while prophets were speaking in the Spirit. Isaiah said, "The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me" (Isaiah 61:1).
Q. What are the scriptures that the church uses?
A. The Church of Jesus Christ accepts the Bible (King James Version) and The Book of Mormon as divinely inspired Holy Scriptures.
Q. If you believe in The Book of Mormon, doesn't that make you a Mormon?
A. If someone believes in the Old Testament, that does not automatically make that person a Jew. Similarly, if someone believes in the Bible, that does not mean that person is a Catholic, Baptist, or Pentacostal. The Church of Jesus Christ has no affiliation or connection with Mormonism. Many aspects of Mormon Doctrine are not supported by The Book of Mormon nor are they part of our beliefs.
The Book of Mormon is a record of Jesus Christ here in the land of America. Its scriptures go hand-in-hand with the Holy Bible as Christ set up His Church the same in Palestine as He did here on this land.
Q. Where can I get more information about The Church of Jesus Christ?
A. The Elders and Teachers of The Church will be able to answer any further questions you may have about The Church.
Q. How do I decide if The Church of Jesus Christ is the right church for me?
A. We invite you to go to God in prayer and ask Him to direct you in regard to decisions about The Church. James said, "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him" (James 1:5). Many of our members came to The Church of Jesus Christ in this way. God will not mislead you; put your trust in Him!


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Minute's silence for the late Mary Neary
A MINUTE'S silence was held prior to Saturday's city hurling clash between James Stephens and Dicksboro in Nowlan Park, following the passing of poular local woman Mary Neary.
The following day, club officers and players from both the hurling and camogie teams provided a guard of hounour for the funeral procession to St Mary's Cathedral, and to the family plot in St Kieran's cemetery.
Mary Neary (nee Ryan) passed away peacefully at her home on Kickham Street in the city last Friday. She was 90 years old.
She was the beloved wife of the late Michael, a former James Stephens club registrar, as well as a highly-regarded hurley maker. She was the loving mother of Thomas, Paddy, Margaret, John (Michael), Rita and Catherine – all of whom remain active in both GAA and club life.
Mary will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sons and daughters, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, relatives and friends.