Batteries contain potentially hazardous heavy metals like mercury and lead.
In addition to independent programs established by local municipalities, there are nationwide battery recycling programs that allow Americans to be active in preventing toxic heavy metals from unleashing into the waste steam. Whether as an individual, business owner or a municipality, battery recycling programs provide simple ways for clients to play an active role in the stewardship of the environment.
Call2Recycle
Based in Atlanta, Call2Recycle is a free battery-recycling program. With more than 30,000 battery collection sites throughout the United States and Canada, the nonprofit organization has operated since 1994. Today, individuals, businesses, retailers, communities and other kinds of public agencies can recycle rechargeable batteries at any of Call2Recycle's locations in North America. The organization's network consists of retailers, businesses and municipalities that host battery drop boxes at their respective place of operation. Mobile phones also can be recycled through Call2Recycle's program. Like their rechargeable battery recycling service, Call2Recycle's mobile phone collection service is free of charge.
Call2Recycle
1000 Parkwood Circle
Suite 450
Atlanta, GA 30339
877-723-1297
call2recycle.org
Battery Solutions
Since 1971, Battery Solutions has offered safe methods for corporations, government entities and residences to dispose of batteries. The Environmental Protection Agency-certified company accepts all kinds of batteries for recycling, from common household batteries and rechargeable battery packs for laptops and power tools to mobile phones and other hand-held electronics. Battery Solutions clients can ship batteries in prepaid containers and packaging to either of the company's recycling facilities in Michigan or Arizona. The company's "iRecycle Kits" come in four sizes and prices are all-inclusive.
Battery Solutions
5900 Brighton Pines Ct.
Howell, MI 48843
800-852-8127
batteryrecycling.com
The Big Green Box
The Big Green Box is a battery and electronic device recycling program. Based in southern California, the national company offers its services to businesses, municipalities and private residences, as well as other entities. Big Green Box clients can fill the company's prepaid boxes and containers with alkaline, lithium ion, nickel cadmium and other kinds of batteries commonly used in household products and in electronic devices used by businesses. Due to state regulations, these containers must be returned to the company within one year. Upon receipt, Big Green Box properly recycles discarded batteries and battery products in an environmentally responsible manner. Past and current Big Green Box program participants have included companies like Google, Walgreens and Motorola.
The Big Green Box
125 E. Commercial St., Suite A
Anaheim, CA 92801
877-461-2345
biggreenbox.com
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