Press Releases

ATLANTA (April 19, 2012) – A new survey commissioned by Call2Recycle® shows 29 percent of Americans admit to suffering from “green guilt,” defined as the knowledge that you could and should be doing more to help preserve the environment.

ATLANTA (April 16, 2012) – Call2Recycle®, North America’s only free rechargeable battery and cell phone collection program, today announced the election of John Matthews, principal of Matthews Strategic Services, LLC, to the RBRC Board of Directors.

ATLANTA (April 10, 2012) – DEWALT® is offering a discount on purchases of new DEWALT power tool batteries when customers recycle their rechargeable batteries.

Atlanta (April 3, 2012) – Organizations committed to recycling batteries can now be assured that their collection efforts adhere to the strictest standards for environmental safety and social responsibility by partnering with Call2Recycle®.

Portland, OR, March 15, 2012 – In a move that builds on significant progress during its first five years of operation, EPEAT®, (www.epeat.net), announces the selection of Robert Frisbee as the organization’s first CEO. In support of this direction, EPEAT has also appointed three new Board of Directors members with extensive environmental and business experience: Mike Biddle of MBA Polymers, Amy Knight of Hasbro, Inc. (formerly of HP), and Carl Smith of Call2Recycle®.

TORONTO, ON (March 12, 2012) – Call2Recycle®, North America’s leader in consumer battery recycling, is proud to announce that it has signed a new agreement engaging Toxco-Canada to process Lithium and Lithium Ion batteries for recycling.

ATLANTA (February 24, 2012) – In ongoing efforts to educate the public about recycling and sustainability practices, Call2Recycle®, North America’s only free battery and cell phone collection program, has appointed a new US vice president of account management, a position that will continue to build strong relationships among program participants and maximize battery collections.

ATLANTA (January 5, 2012) – More and more consumers are recycling their batteries according to Call2Recycle®, the North American leader in consumer battery recycling.

ATLANTA (December 8, 2011) The final installment in the “Lessons from the Experts” series features Call2Recycle® and Austin Resource Recovery (a City of Austin service) discussing extended producer responsibility (EPR) and hazardous waste recycling efforts and how the City of Austin is effectively and responsibly handling end-of-life product management.

New York (December 5, 2011) Effective today, it is illegal for any resident in the state of New York to “knowingly dispose of rechargeable batteries as solid waste.”

ATLANTA (October 25, 2011) – In the first installment of the “Lessons from the Experts” webinar series, Call2Recycle® and guests will discuss the shared responsibility for end-of-life product management and how obligations fall not only on the manufacturer, but also on local governments and municipalities. Call2Recycle, the only free battery and cell phone collection program in North America, will host a three-part complimentary webinar series that will discuss issues critical to extended producer responsibility (EPR) and recycling programs within municipalities across the United States.

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA (October 17, 2011) – Join Call2Recycle® today to celebrate Waste Reduction Week by kicking-off an all-household battery collection program. Manitobans may now recycle any household battery at more than 300 collection locations across the province. Call2Recycle has collected more than 72,000 kilograms of rechargeable batteries in Manitoba since 1997. The program was recently chosen by Manitoba Conservation and Green Manitoba as the Manitoba collection program for household batteries – including alkaline.

ATLANTA, GA (October 7, 2011) – The three-part webinar series, “Municipality Recycling: Lessons from the Experts,” serves as a forum for community leaders to hear insights and gain valuable information about recycling efforts unique to municipalities across the country. Hosted by Call2Recycle®, the only free rechargeable battery and cell phone collection program in North America, the webinar series will begin November 2, 2011 and run through mid-December.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK (Sept. 30, 2011) – Municipal and county recycling programs may bear the financial burden for recycling rechargeable batteries when the statewide disposal ban on rechargeable batteries goes into effect. The New York Product Stewardship Council (NYPSC) and New York State Association for Reduction, Reuse & Recycling (NYSAR3), in partnership with Call2Recycle®, have developed a complimentary webinar to discuss the December 5, 2011 disposal ban for rechargeable batteries, what it really means for municipalities and where to recycle the batteries. The webinar is scheduled for Thursday, October 20, 2011 at 2pm ET.

ATLANTA and FORT WORTH, Texas (Sept. 8, 2011) – RadioShack Corp. (NYSE: RSH), a leading national retailer of innovative mobile technology products and services, announced it is the first retailer to collect 5 million pounds of rechargeable batteries since partnering with Call2Recycle®, the only free rechargeable battery collection program in North America.

ATLANTA (June 28, 2011) –To further support its corporate sustainability efforts, Media General (NYSE:MEG), a multimedia provider of broadcast television, digital media and print products, has joined forces with Call2Recycle®, the only free rechargeable battery and cell phone collection program in North America. Partnering with Call2Recycle demonstrates Media General’s commitment to the environment by conveniently recycling the rechargeable batteries used in its television station, newspaper and other offices every day.

NEW YORK (June 6, 2011) – Call2Recycle®, the only free rechargeable battery and cell phone collection program in North America, today announced its support for New York State’s retailers seeking to comply with requirements of the statewide battery take-back law. The New York State Rechargeable Battery Law requires retailers to take back rechargeable batteries as of June 8th so that they can be recycled through a manufacturer-funded program.

TORONTO (March 9, 2011) – Call2Recycle®, North America’s only free battery and cell phone collection program, recently engaged in partnerships with EcoWatch Canada, a non-profit environmental organization, and the City of Hamilton to encourage Hamilton and Markham residents to recycle their used batteries.

ATLANTIC COUNTY, N.J., (Feb. 18, 2011) – In 2010, New Jersey residents made great strides toward becoming responsible consumers of wireless technologies by recycling 22.5 percent more rechargeable batteries than the previous year. The increase was due in part to the statewide awareness efforts of the Association of New Jersey Household Hazardous Waste Coordinators (ANJHHWC), in partnership with Call2Recycle®, North America’s only free rechargeable battery and cell phone collection program.

ATLANTA (Jan. 25, 2011) – Call2Recycle®, North America’s only free rechargeable battery and cell phone collection program, today announced the election of John Bradford, Chief Innovations Officer for Interface Americas, Division of Interface Inc. (NASDAQ: IFSIA), to the RBRC Board of Directors. The RBRC Board operates Call2Recycle, which last week announced a record-breaking 6.7 million pounds of rechargeable batteries collected in 2010.

ATLANTA (Jan. 18, 2011) –Call2Recycle®, North America’s only free battery and cell phone collection program, today announced a record-breaking 10.1 percent increase in its overall rechargeable battery collections in 2010. Through its network of more than 30,000 retail, municipal and business partners across the United States and Canada, Call2Recycle collected more than 6.7 million pounds (3 million kilograms) of rechargeable batteries during the year.

TORONTO (Dec. 16, 2010) – Call2Recycle®, North America’s only free battery and cell phone collection program, today announced its heightened commitment to diverting batteries from Canada’s landfills with the appointment of a new Canadian executive director and a reconstituted board of directors, as well as the opening of a new office in Toronto.

HAMILTON, ON (Dec. 3, 2010) – Prior to the Dec. 3 Hamilton Bulldogs game, the City of Hamilton and Call2Recycle®, a free battery and cell phone collection program in North America, hosted a joint press conference to thank Hamiltonians for their efforts to divert batteries from local landfills. On Oct. 5, Hamiltonians were asked to collect batteries by Nov. 7 as part of the 3,000 kilogram battery recycling drive. That goal was well-surpassed, with more than 6,300 kilograms of batteries collected in Hamilton is just over a month, earning a special reward: a community event involving Lafleur and members of the Oldtimers’ Hockey Legends Team followed by Lafleur’s presence at the Oldtimers’ Legends hockey game at Copps Coliseum on March 6.

ATLANTA, Oct. 6, 2010 – In July, Call2Recycle®, North America’s only free rechargeable battery and cell phone collection program, challenged Americans to divert 1 million pounds of rechargeable batteries from our nation’s landfills by Oct. 1, as part of its MyCall2Recycle awareness campaign. The numbers are in, and the country was successful, collecting 1.24 million pounds of rechargeable batteries during the campaign. The organization created the MyCall2Recycle campaign and its million pound goal in an effort to educate consumers and businesses across the country about the ongoing importance and ease of rechargeable battery recycling.

TORONTO, Sept. 29, 2010 – Call2Recycle®, a free battery and cell phone collection program in North America, is proud to announce that Torontonians recycled approximately 2,500 kilograms of batteries during a three hour event on Sept. 25 at the CN Tower with hockey legend Guy Lafleur. More than 3,000 people joined in the recycling festivities. Those who brought old batteries and cell phones for recycling were rewarded with signed hockey memorabilia.

ATLANTA, July 21, 2010 – Cell phones, laptops, mp3 players, cordless power tools and digital cameras all use rechargeable batteries, which can and should be recycled. Today, Call2Recycle, North America’s only free rechargeable battery and cell phone collection program, launched MyCall2Recycle, an awareness campaign designed to educate consumers and businesses on the importance and ease of battery recycling. During the campaign, consumers are asked to scour their homes and rid their attics, junk drawers and storage spaces of all used rechargeable batteries and cell phones and bring them to any of Call2Recycle’s 30,000 public drop-off locations to help the organization achieve its goal of collecting one million pounds of rechargeable batteries between now and Oct. 1.

Details for British Columbia, Canada launch

Details for all battery plan in Ontario

ATLANTA, February 11, 2010 – Call2Recycle®, the only free rechargeable battery and cell phone collection program in North America, today announced a 6.9 percent increase in overall collections, driven by major national retailers, municipalities and communities with a strong presence in the United States and Canada. Call2Recycle collected 6.1 million pounds (2.8 million kilograms) of rechargeable batteries in 2009.

ATLANTA, December 15, 2009 –Call2Recycle®, the only free rechargeable battery and cell phone collection program in North America, has announced a significant increase in rechargeable battery collections throughout New York City. So far this year, more than 44,000 pounds of rechargeable batteries have been collected and recycled through the Call2Recycle program in New York City, a 13 percent increase over last year. The amount of batteries turned in is equivalent to about 12 standard taxi cabs.

11/12/09 – Call2Recycle, the only free rechargeable battery and cell phone collection program in North America, has elected Linda Biagioni to its board of directors. Biagioni, who currently serves as vice president of environmental affairs for Black & Decker, was selected for her depth of knowledge in the battery manufacturing industry, as well as her ongoing commitment to corporate responsibility.

ATLANTA, November 10, 2009 – Call2Recycle®, the only free rechargeable battery and cell phone collection program in North America, today announced that Battery Pack Rebuilders LLC has recycled more than 7.5 tons (15,000 pounds) of rechargeable batteries since joining the Call2Recycle program in 2005. The amount of batteries collected is equivalent to the weight of about three mini-vans.

ATLANTA, October 26, 2009 –Call2Recycle®, the only free rechargeable battery and cell phone collection program in North America, today announced the appointment of Andrew Sirjord as chairman of the board of directors, tasked to guide the company through strategies designed to spur growth and development.

ORLANDO, September 23, 2009 –Call2Recycle®, the only free rechargeable battery and cell phone collection program in North America, and the non-profit Product Stewardship Institute (PSI) have released the results of a study on battery recycling metrics. The report, “Battery Performance Metrics: Recommendations for Best Practice,” examines differing ways that stewardship performance is gauged and offers guidance that policy makers, manufacturers and program participants can use to evaluate and strengthen battery collection initiatives.

ATLANTA, August 11, 2009 Call2Recycle’s most successful rechargeable battery recycling program, today announces that it has become the first program of its kind to be recognized as an e-Steward by the Basel Action Network (BAN).

TORONTO, August 4, 2009 – Responding to the Ontario Ministry of the Environment’s efforts to implement the province’s Waste Diversion Act, the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation of Canada (RBRCC) has proposed to expand its decade-long, free recycling program, Call2Recycle, by becoming an official industry program for all household batteries. The Minister’s directive will result in the first mandated all-battery collection and recycling program in North America, serving as a model for future industry stewardship programs in the province and beyond.

ATLANTA, June 4, 2009 – Call2Recycle®, the nation’s most successful rechargeable battery and cell phone recycling program, today announced the appointment of Todd Ellis to regional account manager for the Northeast.

ATLANTA, April 15, 2009 – Call2Recycle®, the nation’s most successful rechargeable battery and cell phone recycling solution, today announced that total collections since the program’s inception in 1994 now exceed 50 million pounds of rechargeable batteries.

BALTIMORE, April 02, 2009 – DEWALT, a leading manufacturer of industrial power tools, announces National Power Tool Battery Recycling Month. During the month of April, users who recycle any power tool battery at one of DEWALT’s 87 service centers will receive a $10 discount on battery purchases.

ATLANTA, February 4, 2009 – Call2Recycle®, the nation’s most comprehensive rechargeable battery and cell phone recycling solution, today reported a 9.6 percent increase in its collection of rechargeable batteries over last year, with 6.9 million pounds of rechargeable batteries recycled through the program in 2008. The amount of batteries collected by Call2Recycle last year is equivalent to the weight of approximately 163 school buses.

ATLANTA, November 19, 2008 – U.S. Forest Service (USFS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the largest forestry research organization in the world, and Call2Recycle®, the nation’s most comprehensive rechargeable battery and cell phone recycling solution, have partnered to provide all USFS units, and by extension their local communities, a convenient way to recycle rechargeable batteries.

ATLANTA, September 30, 2008 – Call2Recycle, the nation’s most comprehensive rechargeable battery and cell phone recycling program, today announced the recipients of the eighth annual “Recycling Leadership Awards.” The Recycling Leadership Awards recognize Call2Recycle’s community and public agency program participants for their exceptional efforts in rechargeable battery and cell phone recycling.

BALTIMORE, September 08, 2008 – DEWALT, a leading manufacturer of industrial power tools, announces National Power Tool Battery Recycling Month. During the month of October, users who recycle any power tool battery at one of DEWALT’s 87 service centers will receive a $10 discount on battery purchases.

ATLANTA, August 27, 2008 – The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a nonprofit, public service organization dedicated to recycling used rechargeable batteries, announced today the appointment of Carl E. Smith to Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective September 9, 2008.

ATLANTA, August 6, 2008 – The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a nonprofit, public service organization dedicated to recycling used rechargeable batteries, has expanded its rechargeable battery collection program for the first time in seven years to encompass a new chemistry, Nickel Zinc (Ni-Zn). Ni-Zn is now the fifth rechargeable chemistry recognized by RBRC, joining Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd), Nickel Metal-Hydride (Ni-MH), Lithium-ion (Li-ion) and Small Sealed Lead (Pb) rechargeable batteries.

ATLANTA, July 31, 2008 – Ritz Camera, one of the nation’s leading retail camera and photo chains, and the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a nonprofit, public service organization dedicated to recycling used rechargeable batteries, have partnered to bring the nation’s largest rechargeable battery recycling solution, Call2Recycle, to Ritz Camera stores throughout the western United States.

LOS ANGELES, May 09, 2008 – The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a nonprofit, public service organization dedicated to recycling used rechargeable batteries, has recognized the City of Los Angeles’ General Services Department with the 2007 “National Recycling Leadership Award” for its efforts in rechargeable battery recycling.

RIVIÈRE-VERTE, NB, April 23, 2008 – The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a nonprofit, public service organization dedicated to recycling used rechargeable batteries, has recognized the Commission de gestion enviro ressources du Nord-Ouest (COGERNO) with the 2007 “National Recycling Leadership Award” for its efforts in rechargeable battery recycling. The award was presented yesterday to Jean A. Bourque, General Manager, COGERNO, at the Municipal Building in Rivière-verte, NB.

ATLANTA, April 23, 2008 – The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a nonprofit, public service organization dedicated to recycling used rechargeable batteries, has awarded the Hennepin County Environmental Services with a 2007 “Regional Recycling Leadership Award” for its efforts in rechargeable battery recycling. The award was presented to Carl Michaud, Director, Hennepin County Department of Environmental Services, on April 22 at the Hennepin County Board meeting.

ATLANTA, April 22, 2008 – What motivates you to do more to protect the environment? A survey by the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a nonprofit, public service organization dedicated to recycling used rechargeable batteries, identifies driving forces behind Americans “green” practices and attitudes and reveals that concern for ones children is an important part of Americans motivation to protect the environment

AUSTIN, TX, April 7, 2008 – The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a nonprofit, public service organization dedicated to recycling used rechargeable batteries, has recognized Austin’s Department of Solid Waste Services, Household Hazardous Waste program with a 2007 “Regional Recycling Leadership Award” for its efforts in rechargeable battery recycling. The award was presented on April 4 to Veronica Garza, Austin Department of Solid Waste Services, Household Hazardous Waste Program.

ATLANTA, April 4, 2008 – The Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Program of the County’s Division of Solid Waste Services (Department of Public Works and Transportation/DPWT) was recognized today with a regional award for its successful efforts in recycling rechargeable batteries.

ATLANTA, March 4, 2008 – The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a nonprofit, public service organization dedicated to recycling used rechargeable batteries, and Fastenal, a leading full-line industrial distributor and North America’s premiere distributor of fasteners, today announced a new partnership that integrates RBRC’s recycling program, Call2Recycle, into more than 1,900 Fastenal stores throughout the U.S.

ATLANTA, February 28, 2008 – The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a nonprofit, public service organization dedicated to recycling used rechargeable batteries, today announced the recipients of its seventh annual “Recycling Leadership Awards.”

ATLANTA, February 15, 2008 – The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a non-profit public service organization dedicated to recycling rechargeable batteries and cell phones today announced the resignation of Norm England, its longtime President/CEO.

ATLANTA, February 5, 2008 – The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a non-profit public service organization dedicated to recycling rechargeable batteries and cell phones, and Sony Electronics Inc. have partnered on a new initiative aimed at increasing consumer participation in RBRC’s recycling program, Call2Recycle.

ATLANTA, January 23, 2008 – The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a non-profit public service organization dedicated to recycling rechargeable batteries and cell phones, today reported a twelve percent increase in collection numbers, with more than 6.3 million pounds (2.8 million kilograms) of rechargeable batteries recycled in the U.S. and Canada through its Call2Recycle program.

ATLANTA, January 2, 2008 – The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a non-profit public service organization dedicated to recycling rechargeable batteries and cell phones, is helping retailers in Maine meet the requirements of the state’s new “Cell Phone Recycling Law” that went into effect on January 1.

11/15/07 – In celebration of New Mexico Recycling Awareness Month and America Recycles Day, the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a non-profit, public service organization dedicated to recycling used rechargeable batteries and old cell phones, and the New Mexico Recycling Coalition, today formally launched an advertising awareness campaign, supported by the City of Albuquerque.

10/15/07 – To encourage all consumers to help protect the environment, the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) in Canada will be celebrating Waste Reduction Week by hosting several events throughout Canada to educate as many consumers, businesses and community agencies as possible on the importance of recycling used rechargeable batteries and old cell phones.

10/02/07 – Circuit City Stores, Inc., one of the nation’s leading providers of brand-name consumer electronics, and the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a nonprofit, public service organization dedicated to recycling used rechargeable batteries and old cell phones, announced today a new consumer initiative aimed at increasing the Company’s participation in RBRC’s recycling program, Call2Recycle.

09/17/07 – To commemorate the organization's environmental advances to-date, the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) today celebrated its ten-year anniversary in Canada.

08/07/07 – The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) proudly announced today the promotion of three of the company’s employees.

07/16/07 – The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a nonprofit public service organization dedicated to recycling used rechargeable batteries and old cell phones, recognized the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) with the 2006 ‘Regional Recycling Leadership Award.’ RBRC presented the award on June 13th, 2007, to IDOC Director Roger E. Walker Jr. at the agency’s general headquarters in Springfield, Ill.

07/03/07 – The Rechargeable Recycling Corporation (RBRC) announced today that its long-serving Executive Vice President, Ralph Millard, has relinquished his responsibilities after ten years to pursue other opportunities.

06/26/07 – The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a non-profit public service organization dedicated to recycling rechargeable batteries and cell phones, today announced the preliminary collection numbers of all California retailers participating in RBRC’s Call2Recycle program.

06/22/07 – The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a nonprofit public service organization dedicated to recycling used rechargeable batteries and old cell phones, recognized the Escambia County Department of Solid Waste Management with a 2006 ‘Regional Recycling Leadership Award’ on Thursday, June 21st.

05/08/07 – Many of the cordless power tools that builders rely on are powered by rechargeable batteries, which should be recycled when they no longer hold a charge instead of being thrown away.

04/19/07 – What are you guilty of when it comes to the environment? With Earth Day around the corner, the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a non-profit organization dedicated to rechargeable battery and cell phone recycling, decided to find out.

04/18/07 – The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a nonprofit public service organization dedicated to recycling used rechargeable batteries and old cell phones, today recognized the Marion County Department of Public Works – Environmental Services with a 2006 ‘Regional Recycling Leadership Award.’

04/17/07 – With Earth Day less than a week away, residents of Austin now have one more way to ‘think green.’

04/11/07 – With Earth Day less than two weeks away, San Diegans now have one more way to ‘act green.’

03/22/07 – The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a non-profit public service organization dedicated to recycling used rechargeable batteries and old cell phones, has recognized the New York City Fire and Police Departments (FDNY/NYPD) as the winners of its 2006 ‘Regional Recycling Leadership Award.’

03/20/07 – The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a non-profit public service organization dedicated to recycling used rechargeable batteries and old cell phones, recognized Holloman Air Force Base with a 2006 ‘National Recycling Leadership Award’ for its efforts in rechargeable battery recycling.

02/06/07 – The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a non-profit public service organization dedicated to recycling used rechargeable batteries and old cell phones, announced today the recipients of its sixth annual ‘Recycling Leadership Awards’ with regional recipients selected from various parts of the United States.

01/10/07 – The non-profit Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) today released its year-end data for 2006, reporting the collection of over 5.6 million pounds of rechargeable batteries in the U.S. and Canada, through its Call2Recycle™ program.

12/01/06 – Duane Reade Holdings, Inc., the leading drug store chain in metropolitan New York, and the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a nonprofit, public service organization dedicated to recycling used rechargeable batteries and old cell phones, announced today a new partnership to integrate RBRC’s recycling program, Call2Recycle in all Duane Reade stores.

11/30/06 – The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a non-profit public service organization dedicated to recycling rechargeable batteries and cell phones, today announced that it will support New York City retailers in their efforts to comply with the requirements of the ‘New York City Rechargeable Battery Recycling Ordinance’ (Introductory Number 70-A).

11/21/06 – In a recent survey conducted amongst This Old House readers by the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to rechargeable battery and cell phone recycling, over half of the respondents (57%) surveyed said they already recycle their used rechargeable batteries found in their homes.

07/20/06 – The nonprofit Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) today announced its collection data for the first six months of 2006, reporting that a total of 2.4 million pounds of rechargeable batteries were collected in the U.S. and Canada through its Call2Recycle program – an overall 6.4 percent increase from the same time period in 2005.

07/11/06 – The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a nonprofit, public service organization dedicated to recycling rechargeable batteries, working with Sony Electronics announced today the rollout of their battery recycling program, Call2Recycle in Sony Style® retail stores throughout the United States.

07/10/06 – The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a nonprofit dedicated to rechargeable battery and cell phone recycling, today announced the appointment of a new board chairman and two new board members for 2006.

07/06/06 – Looking to engage directly with passionate race fans and to offer consumers a fun way to be smart about recycling, the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a nonprofit dedicated to rechargeable battery and cell phone recycling, announced today the introduction of a new entertaining and educational modular exhibit and display, which will be featured at various top speedways throughout the summer.

07/05/06 – Fry’s Electronics, a premier retail electronics provider for the hi-tech professional, and the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a nonprofit, public service organization dedicated to recycling rechargeable batteries, today announced the rollout of RBRC’s rechargeable battery recycling program, Call2Recycle, in all of Fry’s California locations.

06/28/06 – The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a nonprofit
public service organization dedicated to recycling rechargeable
batteries and cell phones, today announced that it is standing by to
help California retailers of rechargeable batteries meet the
requirements of the new "Rechargeable Battery Recycling Act of 2006" (A.B. 1125), effective July 1.

06/27/06 – Rite Aid Corporation, one of the nation's leading drugstore chains, and the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a nonprofit, public service organization dedicated to recycling rechargeable batteries, have partnered to roll out RBRC's rechargeable battery recycling program, Call2RecycleT, in Rite Aid stores throughout the state of California.

06/20/06 – The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) was recognized once again for its marketing endeavors, drawing accolades from the Zephyr Awards in the ‘International Campaign’ category for its 2005 annual report, and from the US Ad Review in the category of ‘Print Ads’ for its ‘Recycling isn’t painful’ advertisement.

04/21/06 – Circuit City Stores, Inc., one of the nation's leading providers of consumer electronics, and the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a nonprofit, public service organization dedicated to recycling used rechargeable batteries and old cell phones, announced today a new relationship that integrates RBRC's recycling program, Call2Recycle, into Circuit City stores throughout the U.S.

04/20/06 – The
Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a non-profit dedicated to
rechargeable battery and cell phone recycling, today announced the results of a
new survey about Americans' environmental or "green" attitudes.

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(RBRC) was recognized this month with a Gold MarCom Creative Award for
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02/21/06 – Kragen Auto Parts, a subsidiary of CSK Auto, Inc. the largest specialty retailer of automotive parts and accessories in the Western United States, and the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a nonprofit, public service organization dedicated to recycling rechargeable batteries, announced the rollout of RBRC’s rechargeable battery recycling program, Call2Recycle, in Kragen Auto Parts stores.

02/06/06 – The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) was recognized
this month with Popular Science magazine&#39;s ‘Ad of the Month’ award for
its ‘Recycling That&#39;s Easy to Wrap Around’ advertisement.

PHOENIX, January 13, 2006 – The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a nonprofit public service organization dedicated to recycling rechargeable batteries and cell phones, recognizes the City of Phoenix as the winner of its 2005 “National Community Recycling Leadership Award.” RBRC will present the award on January 13 to Councilman Claude Mattox at Phoenix City Hall, Assembly Room A at 2:00 PM.

01/05/06 – The nonprofit Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) today announced its collection data for 2005, reporting the collection of almost 5 million pounds of rechargeable batteries in the U.S. and Canada, an increase of nearly 10 percent from 2004.

The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a nonprofit public service organization dedicated to recycling rechargeable batteries and cell phones, announced today the recipients of its fifth annual ‘Community Recycling Leadership Awards’ with recipients selected from each region of the United States and the country of Canada.

The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a nonprofit public service organization dedicated to recycling rechargeable batteries, and The International Metals Reclamation Company, Inc. (INMETCO), a subsidiary of Inco Limited, today announced a renewed &ndash; and expanded &ndash; set of agreements that will serve to increase rechargeable battery collection efforts nationwide over the next decade.

New York, December 2, 2005 – The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a non-profit public service organization dedicated to recycling rechargeable batteries, today announced that it will do everything it can to help New York City retailers comply with Introductory Number 70-A.

If the walls in your closet could talk, what secrets would they divulge? The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to rechargeable battery and cell phone recycling, asked Americans to let their skeletons out of the closet in a new survey conducted on Real Simple magazine’s promotional web site, Real Simple Rewards.

The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a nonprofit public service organization dedicated to recycling rechargeable batteries and cell phones, today announced the second installment of its testimonial advertising campaign highlighting the successes of current RBRC licensees, retailers and community partners.

Richard Kind (Spin City), Grant Show (Melrose Place), along with film stars Bret Cullen and Robert Hays head an impressive list of celebrities scheduled to join TV personality Richard Karn (Family Feud and Home Improvement) for a major golf tournament to benefit Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital and Overlake Hospital August 21st and 22nd.

The nonprofit Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) today announced its collection data for the first six months of 2005, reporting the collection of more than 180 thousand pounds (82,512 kilograms or 82.5 tonnes) of rechargeable batteries in Canada, an increase of 8.5 percent from 2004.

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The nonprofit Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) today announced its collection data for the first six months of 2005, reporting that a total of 2,259,635 pounds of rechargeable batteries was collected in the U.S. and Canada through their Call2Recycle program — an increase of 9 percent from the same time period in 2004.
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Canadian businesses now can become even greener when it comes to the workplace. The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a non-profit public service organization dedicated to recycling rechargeable batteries and cell phones, announced today that it will now provide its rechargeable battery and cell phone recycling program to Canadian businesses completely free of charge.

The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a non-profit public service organization dedicated to recycling rechargeable batteries and cell phones, announced today that it will now provide its rechargeable battery and cell phone recycling program to businesses nationwide completely free of charge.

As part of an ongoing effort to encourage consumers to recycle their used rechargeable batteries and old cell phones, the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) today announced the launch of a national public service announcement (PSA) campaign titled ‘Recycling Magic,’ starring environmental activist and leading eco-stylist Danny Seo

The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) was recognized with a 2005 Outstanding Sustainable Style Achievement (OSSA) Award in the category of ‘Industrial Design &amp; Consumer Products’ for its national Call2Recycle program on April 27, 2005.

The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a non-profit dedicated to rechargeable battery recycling, today announced the results of a new survey about consumers’ growing reliance on wireless products, as well as the environmental attitudes and behavior that accompany the wireless product explosion.

The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a non-profit dedicated to rechargeable battery recycling, today announced the results of a new survey about consumers’ growing reliance on wireless products, as well as the environmental attitudes and behavior that accompany the wireless product explosion.

The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) will today receive the ‘Industry Steward of the Year’ award at the 7th Annual Mobius Environmental Awards presented by the Nova Scotia Resource Recovery Fund Board (RRFB Nova Scotia ).

Dallas Cowboys three-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Troy Aikman, highly acclaimed comedian George Lopez and former American Idol finalist and rising country star Josh Gracin headline the pre-race festivities scheduled for the April 17 Samsung/RadioShack 500 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at Texas Motor Speedway.

The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) was recognized February 19, 2005 with a GOLD ADDY award by the Raleigh chapter of the American Advertising Federation (AAF) ADDY Awards for its ‘Cell Phone Retirement’ ad campaign.

The nonprofit Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) today announced its collection data for 2004, reporting more than 4.4 million pounds of rechargeable batteries in the U.S. and Canada, an increase of 7.7 percent from 2003.

12/21/04 – Buying or receiving a new cell phone this holiday season, but not sure
of what to do with your old one? Recycle it&mdash;and do something good for
the environment!

11/23/04 – The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a nonprofit
public service organization dedicated to recycling rechargeable
batteries and cell phones, today recognized the Olmsted County Public
Works Program with its 2004 ‘Regional Community Recycling Leadership
Award.’

11/11/04 – The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a nonprofit
public service organization dedicated to recycling rechargeable
batteries and cell phones, announced today the recipients of its third
annual ‘Community Recycling Leadership Award.’

10/26/04 – The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a non-profit
public service organization dedicated to recycling rechargeable
batteries, today announced the nationwide launch of <em>Call2Recycle</em>, its cell phone and rechargeable battery recycling program.

10/15/04 – The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) was recognized
last night with a Silver Inkwell award by the Washington DC chapter of
the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) for its
Public Service Announcements, ‘Freedom’ and ‘Cordless Cool.’

10/11/04 – Starting today, Americans can protect the environment while helping a
worthwhile children’s charity during the first-ever National Cell Phone
Recycling Week.

10/04/04 – The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a non-profit
public service organization dedicated to recycling rechargeable
batteries and cell phones, today announced that it would like to
officially recognize Governor Schwarzenegger and the state of
California for its commitment to the environment, especially in light
of its newly signed Cell Phone Recycling Act of 2004.

The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a non-profit
public service organization dedicated to recycling rechargeable
batteries and cell phones, today announced the rollout of <em>Call2Recycle</em>&trade;, a nationwide cell phone recycling program now available to communities and public agencies nationwide.

ATLANTA, August 9, 2004 – Lowe’s Companies, Inc, the world’s second largest home improvement retailer, and the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a nonprofit, public service organization dedicated to recycling rechargeable batteries, announced today a new agreement that integrates RBRC’s recycling program into Lowe’s stores throughout the U.S.

07/21/04 – Hall of Famer Mike Ditka, Dennis Haysbert of FOX TV’s ’24′, Seattle
Seahawks GM Bob Ferguson and Bachelorette Star and Firefighter Ryan
Sutter head an impressive list of celebrities scheduled to join TV
Personality Richard Karn (Family Feud and Home Improvement) for a major
golf event, dinner and auction to benefit Firefighters National Trust,
July 24-26 in Seattle.

07/13/04 – The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a non-profit
public service organization dedicated to recycling rechargeable
batteries and cell phones, has teamed up with Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of
America (BGCA) to make a difference in the environment as well as the
lives of young children.

04/22/04 – By 2005, roughly 200 million cell phones will be in use in the United
States, and approximately 130 million phones will be retired each year,
according to INFORM.

03/22/04 – The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a non-profit
public service organization dedicated to recycling rechargeable
batteries, today announced the rollout of <em>Call2Recycle</em>, a nationwide cell phone collection and recycling program.

10/24/03 – The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a nonprofit
public service organization dedicated to recycling rechargeable
batteries, announced today the winner of its third annual &quot;Community Recycling Leadership Award.&quot;

10/21/03 – The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a nonprofit
public service organization dedicated to recycling rechargeable
batteries, presented the Sarasota County Hazardous Waste Management
program with its 2003 &quot;Regional Community Recycling Leadership Award&quot;
at today’s Sarasota Board of County Commissioners meeting.

10/07/03 – The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a nonprofit
public service organization dedicated to recycling rechargeable
batteries, today, presented the Kansas City Household Hazardous Waste
Management program with its 2003 &quot;Community Recycling Regional
Leadership Award&quot; at the North American Hazardous Materials Management
Association conference.

ATLANTA, October 1, 2003 – The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a nonprofit public service organization dedicated to recycling rechargeable batteries, announced today the recipients of its third annual “Community Recycling Leadership Award.” This award recognizes RBRC community program participants for their outstanding efforts in rechargeable battery recycling. Each year, one community program is awarded the National Leadership Award and three programs receive the Regional Leadership Award.

04/24/03 – The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a non-profit
organization dedicated to recycling rechargeable batteries, announced
today the rollout of RBRC’s battery recycling program in Staples stores throughout the United States. <br />

ATLANTA, July 24, 2003 – The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a nonprofit public service organization dedicated to recycling rechargeable batteries, today announced that they were awarded Popular Science’s “ad of the month” in its monthly newsletter “Navigate.” The ad ran in the magazine’s July 2003 issue.

ATLANTA, July 15, 2003 – Being green is in and it’s showing in record numbers. The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a nonprofit, public service organization dedicated to recycling rechargeable batteries, today announced its collection data for the first six months of 2003, reporting that they collected two million pounds of rechargeable batteries – a 30 percent increase for the same time period for 2002.

06/04/03 – As part of Environment Week, the City of Ottawa and the Rechargeable
Battery Recycling Corporation thanked its Take-It-Back (TIB) retail
partners today.

05/22/03 – College students graduating and Father’s Day approaching can only mean one thing &ndash; more gifts! When new grads and happy dads receive the hottest new cell phone, the latest digital camera or their &quot;dream&quot; cordless power tool, remind them to recycle.

04/21/03 – Tuesday, April 22, is Earth Day. In conjunction with Earth Day, the
Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) kicks-off its 4th
annual, week-long campaign, &quot;Battery Check Week&quot; &ndash; a national
call-to-action that encourages consumers to check the rechargeable
batteries that power their cordless products, and if they can no longer
hold a charge, to recycle them.

ATLANTA, April 21, 2003 – The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a non-profit organization dedicated to recycling rechargeable batteries, today kicks off its fifth annual Battery Check Week – a national call-to-action to encourage consumers to check the rechargeable batteries that power their cordless products, and if they can no longer hold a charge, to recycle them. The program coincides with Earth Day (April 22) and runs April 21 – 25.

03/21/03 – Friday, March 21 marks the beginning of Spring and, with it, comes the
annual ritual of Spring Cleaning, giving homeowners the opportunity to
check the nooks and crannies of their homes to rid their houses and
garages of useless objects collecting dust.

01/09/03 – The non-profit Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC)
announced a landmark year for the rechargeable battery recycling
industry, collecting nearly 3.4 million pounds of rechargeable
batteries in the U.S. and Canada in 2002, an increase of almost 12
percent from 2001.

ATLANTA, January 6, 2003 – The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a non-profit public service organization dedicated to recycling rechargeable batteries, today announced that any public agency that wishes to participate in its Charge Up to Recycle!® battery recycling program may do so free of charge beginning in January 2003.

ATLANTA, December 25, 2002 — Did you get what was on your wish list this holiday season? Studies predicted that more than 75 percent of consumers would purchase at least one cordless electronic product as a gift – like a portable CD player, a digital camera, or a cordless or cellular phone – which means a lot more people are walking around “unplugged.”

ATLANTA, November 18, 2002 – The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a non-profit organization dedicated to recycling rechargeable batteries, announced today that The Home Depot presented its prestigious “Environmental Partner of the Year” award for 2002 to RBRC and Black & Decker/DeWALT.

ATLANTA, November 13, 2002 – The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a non-profit organization dedicated to recycling rechargeable batteries, announced today that the Indiana Household Hazardous Waste Task Force (IHHWTF) was awarded the second annual National Community Recycling Leadership Award, with special recognition being given to the Monroe County Solid Waste Management District in Indiana.

ATLANTA, November 7, 2002 – The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a non-profit organization dedicated to recycling rechargeable batteries, today presented Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority with the second annual RBRC Community Recycling Leadership Award at the Authority’s Annual Public Officials Meeting.

SEASIDE, September 13, 2002 – The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a non-profit organization dedicated to recycling rechargeable batteries, announced today that Portland’s Metro Regional Government and its Environmental Action Team (ENACT) were awarded RBRC’s second annual “Community Recycling Leadership Award.” The award will be presented at the Association of Oregon Recyclers conference in Seaside, Oregon on Saturday, September 14.

TORONTO, April 23, 2002 – Richard Karn (“Al” from the TV Show, Home Improvement, and the international spokesperson of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation) will be recognizing the rechargeable battery recycling efforts of the City of Toronto Police Department and Home Depot as part of Battery Check Week celebrations next week.

NEW YORK, April 22, 2002 – The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a non-profit dedicated to rechargeable battery recycling, released the results of a national survey that highlights America’s growing reliance on cordless electronic products and consumers recycling habits.

ATLANTA, April 08, 2002 — According to a new survey by the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), consumers have an average of five or more cordless products in their homes. This list includes cordless power tools, cordless and cellular phones, camcorders, and even electric toothbrushes and mini vacuums.

ATLANTA, February 19, 2002 – Black & Decker/DeWALT was recognized today by the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) for its commitment to the environment through recycling rechargeable batteries. RBRC presented outstanding members of the Black & Decker/DeWALT team with a “Green Medal of Honor” to honor the company’s industry- leading efforts to educate consumers, as well as its employees, on the importance of recycling rechargeable batteries.

ATLANTA, August 8, 2001 – The Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, and the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a nonprofit, public service organization dedicated to recycling rechargeable batteries, announced today a new partnership that integrates RBRC’s recycling program into Home Depot stores throughout the U.S. and Canada.

GAINESVILLE, July 17, 2001 – Cited for its ongoing and innovative recycling programs, the Alachua County Household Hazardous Waste Program will receive the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation’s (RBRC) first annual Regional Community Recycling Leadership Award.

LAS VEGAS, January 6, 2001 – The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) announced today that its rechargeable battery recycling program — Charge Up to Recycle! — is expanding to recycle all portable rechargeable battery chemistries, effective this month.

ATLANTA, September 10, 2000 — The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) will promote their expanded battery recycling program at the National Recycling Coalition’s (NRC) 19th Annual Congress & Exposition during September 10-13, 2000 at the Charlotte Congress Center, Charlotte, NC, Booth #425.

ATLANTA, July 5, 2000 – The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a non-profit organization that operates a recycling program for Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) rechargeable batteries, today announced a new recycling team that will promote RBRC’s Ni-Cd battery-recycling program, Charge Up to Recycle!, to communities, businesses and retail partners across the U.S. and Canada.

VANCOUVER, March 23, 2000 – The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation of Canada today announced the introduction of additional collection methods for their Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery recycling program as well as upcoming plans to recycle additional rechargeable battery chemistries.

WASHINGTON, D.C., March 13, 2000 – At the 7th Annual Recycling at Work Awards ceremony, the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) received an honorable mention from the campaign of the National Office Paper Recycling Project, an initiative of The U.S. Conference of Mayors.

GAINESVILLE, February 29, 2000 – The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a non-profit organization that operates a recycling program for Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd) rechargeable batteries, today announced a plan to expand its recycling program to include additional rechargeable battery chemistries.

GAINESVILLE, August 21, 1998 – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) announced today the EPA’s certification of a label proposed by RBRC for Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) rechargeable batteries and product packaging.