Press Releases

Battery Recycling Contest Inspires Students to Promote Sustainability and Recover Valuable Materials

ATLANTA, Ga. — Call2Recycle, the nation’s largest consumer battery stewardship and collection program, is partnering with the Chittenden Solid Waste District (CSWD) and Earth Rangers to host a battery collection contest for schools across Vermont. The Battery Blitz School Mission combines environmental action with friendly competition to bring together young students, teachers, and community members with the united act of collecting and recycling used ...

Call2Recycle Appoints Sherri Berger and Kathleen Valiasek to its Board of Directors

ATLANTA, Ga. — Call2Recycle, the nation’s largest consumer battery stewardship and collection program, is pleased to announce the appointment of two new board members, Sherri Berger and Kathleen Valiasek, who each bring decades of experience in public health and strategic growth across health-related industries.

As the global demand for battery recycling continues to grow, the appointment of these two accomplished leaders reflects Call2Recycle’s commitment to enhancing health ...

Up to 129 Million Americans Could Benefit From These Requirements With Pending and Anticipated Legislation

ATLANTA, Ga., June 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Compared to fewer than one million today, at least 61 million Americans will be living in states with a recycling requirement for all household batteries by 2027. This demonstrates rapid growth in the battery recycling industry within the next three years and highlights the need for preparation, according to U.S. Census and state data obtained by Call2Recycle®.

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Over 8 Million Pounds of Batteries Collected for Recycling