Survey Reveals That More than Forty Percent of Builders Actively Recycle Used Rechargeable Batteries from Power Tools

However, disparity between recycling knowledge and practices shows room for growth

ORLANDO, May 8, 2007 – 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. According to a recent survey commissioned by the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), many builders currently dispose of these batteries properly, with 44 percent indicating that they recycle ...

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Marion County Department of Public Works – Environmental Services Presented Recycling Leadership Award by RBRC

Local organization recognized for its efforts in recycling rechargeable batteries

OREGON, April 18, 2007 – The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a nonprofit public service organization dedicated to recycling used rechargeable batteries and old cellphones, today recognized the Marion County Department of Public Works – Environmental Services with a 2006 “Regional Recycling Leadership Award.” The award was presented to Recycling Coordinator, Bailey Payne, during the Board of Commissioner’s meeting at the Courthouse Square in Salem, Oregon.

Since joining the RBRC program in ...

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RBRC Announces Winners of Recycling Leadership Awards for 2006

RBRC recognizes program participants for their leadership in recycling rechargeable batteries throughout the U.S. and Canada

ATLANTA, February 6, 2007 – The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a non-profit public service organization dedicated to recycling used rechargeable batteries and old cellphones, announced today the recipients of its sixth annual “Recycling Leadership Awards” with regional recipients selected from various parts of the U.S.. Additionally, two organizations – one in the U.S. and the other in Canada received the “National Leadership Award.” Both ...

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The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation Reports Year-End Collection Numbers

Over 5.6 million pounds of rechargeable batteries collected in 2006

ATLANTA, January 9, 2007 –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. Call2Recycle, the most comprehensive nationwide rechargeable battery and cellphone recycling program, provides a convenient way to collect and recycle used rechargeable batteries found in products, such as cordless power tools, two-way radios, ...

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RBRC Provides Retailers with a Free and Easy Way to Comply with New York City’s New Rechargeable Battery Recycling Legislation

Call2Recycle rechargeable battery and cellphone recycling program is available to all New York City retailers at no cost

NEW YORK, November 30, 2006 – The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a non-profit public service organization dedicated to recycling rechargeable batteries and cellphones, 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). RBRC executives, local New York City Council Members Michael ...

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