Industry leaders launch a collaborative initiative to advance battery recycling and drive waste reduction
ATLANTA, Ga. — Call2Recycle®, the nation’s largest consumer battery stewardship and collection program—in conjunction with the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute and the Power Tool Institute and alongside participating manufacturers—has announced a new battery collection program to facilitate the safe collection and responsible recycling of high energy batteries that power outdoor tools and equipment.
To provide the best service in support of a circular economy, Call2Recycle has partnered with industry leaders Chervon, Husqvarna, Makita, Stanley Black & Decker, STIHL, Techtronic Industries, and The Toro Company. Through this collaboration, consumers of their various brands’ products now have access to a responsible end-of-life solution for high energy batteries.
“Thanks to the participation of our industry partners, we’re making it easier than ever for consumers to recycle their high energy batteries with the launch of our new program,” said Call2Recycle CEO Leo Raudys. “Together, with brands consumers know and love, we’ve created a process to conveniently and seamlessly collect, assess, ship, and process these recyclable batteries that are increasingly common in everyday products. Call2Recycle applauds the collaboration and commitment of our partners, whose dedication to safety and environmental stewardship is paving the way for a circular future.”
More and more outdoor products are being powered by batteries. As the prevalence of these products increases, so does the amount of energy needed to power them. Many large products, from lawnmowers to snow blowers, require the use of high energy batteries (i.e., batteries over 300-watt hours). As these high energy batteries reach their end-of-life, the accessibility of recycling collection sites becomes fundamental in ensuring the safety of people, property, and the environment.
Under the new program, eligible and enrolled retailers will have access to safety training and recycling materials. Consumers will be able to return end-of-life high energy batteries to
participating collection sites, where they will be assessed, shipped, and processed for proper recycling.
For more information about the High Energy Battery Program, visit: https://www.call2recycle.org/hebattery/
To find a High Energy drop-off location, click here.
About Call2Recycle, Inc.
Call2Recycle, the nation’s leading battery recycling nonprofit and stewardship program, is committed to protecting the environment and fostering a circular economy by facilitating the recycling and end-of-life management of batteries that power our everyday lives. With more than 30 years of experience collaborating with state regulators, manufacturers, and the recycling industry, Call2Recycle strives to make battery recycling convenient and accessible for all U.S. consumers. Learn more at call2recycle.org and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
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