Who pays for the recycling program?
Major product and battery manufacturers across the globe, called industry stewards, fund our recycling program to ensure that the batteries and cellphones that they introduce into the marketplace are being responsibly recycled when they reach their end of life. These industry stewards are committ...
Where can I recycle?
Our drop-off locator can help you quickly find the nearest location of the more than 30,000 participating locations in the U.S. and Canada. These locations include major retailers such as Best Buy, The Home Depot, Lowe’s, RadioShack and Staples. We also have internal collection sites at hospital...
Do I have to collect from the public to participate as a collection site?
You don’t need to collect from the public to become a Call2Recycle collection site. Many organizations choose to collect only from internal locations and not from the public. Either option is available. You can use our online tool to help determine the best program option for you. You can also c...
Is it free to recycle or is there a charge to recycle?
Consumers are invited to take advantage of our drop-off collection network at no cost. Businesses are invited to utilize our online store to purchase collection kits.
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What do you accept?
We currently collect and recycle all batteries weighing less than 11 lbs. (5 kg) and cellphones. We do not accept wet-cell or car batteries. Visit the Earth911.com website to find out where you can recycle the batteries we don’t currently accept.
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