City Of Phoenix Presented Community Recycling Leadership Award By RBRC

City’s efforts in recycling rechargeable batteries are recognized

PHOENIX, January 13, 2006 – The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a nonprofit public service organization dedicated to recycling rechargeable batteries and cellphones, 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.

Striving to become a role model for recycling, ...

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Nearly 5 Million Pounds of Rechargeable Batteries Collected in 2005

Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation Reports Increase in Collection Numbers

ATLANTA, January 5, 2006 –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.

Since the beginning of 2005, RBRC has experienced an increase in participation among national retailers, businesses, communities and licensee recycling programs to set up convenient drop-off ...

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