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TOWNSHIP DEPARTMENT INFORMATION TOWNSHIP DEPARTMENT INFORMATION 16 Zorra Now | Spring 2025 Zorra Now | Spring 2025 17 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. BATTERIES ZORRATOWNSHIP OPTIONS FOR SAFE DISPOSAL As of April 2025, we are no longer able to o ff er battery collection at our Township facilities. We apologize for the inconvenience. Alternative convenient battery disposal options still exist within Oxford County: a) RecycleYourBatteries.ca shows your nearest drop o ff locations based on postal code. There are several locations in Ingersoll, Woodstock, Stratford, Tavistock and East London. b) Take a trip to Oxford’s Waste Management Facility in Salford, open 6 days a week, to drop o ff all specialty waste including electronics, tires, batteries and much more - Special Recycling - Oxford County c) Utilize reusable cardboard cubes from Call2Recycle to store batteries until you are able to drop them o ff to a designated location Battery Safety Information Inspect batteries for any signs of damage or defect (swollen, corroded, leaking, or burn marks). Always practice care when handling batteries and use protective gloves/eyewear if there are any signs of rupture. Put a piece of masking tape over the +/- terminals of the battery to avoid short circuit. Store batteries in a non-conductive container made of plastic and keep away from heat sources or metal. Batteries which are damaged, defective, or recalled (DDR) should be put in individual plastic bags and stored safely away from other batteries until they can be taken to a disposal location. Dispose of used batteries at least every 3 months to avoid corrosion. ACCESSIBILITY What is ACCESSIBILITY? TIPS and TOOLS for Small Businesses Additional Resource Accessibility refers to the design of products, devices, services, or environments for people who experience disabilities. Ontario has laws to improve accessibility for people with disabilities, including the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the Ontario Building Code. One in seven people in Ontario has a disability. By 2036, that number of persons with disabilities will rise to one in five as the population ages. As such, persons with disabilities represent a significant growing part of Ontario’s and the Township’s population. Enhancing the ability of people with disabilities to live independently and participate in the community will have positive effects on future prosperity in Zorra. See the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 for more information. Establish policies, practices and procedures on providing goods or services to people with disabilities. Train staff, volunteers, contractors and any other people who interact with the public or other third parties on your behalf on a number of topics as outlined in the customer service standard. Provide notice when facilities or services that people with disabilities rely on to access or use your goods or services are temporarily disrupted. Establish a process for people to provide feedback on how you provide goods or services to people with disabilities and how you will respond to any feedback and take action on any complaints. Make the information about your feedback process readily available to the public. 1. 2. 3. 4.