Battery recycling
Batteries contain harmful materials that are hazardous to people and the environment and they should not be included with your trash or curbside recycling. We offer environmentally responsible solutions that protect our planet and help keep you safe.
Are you looking to recycle batteries
Simple Solution
We make it easy and convenient to recycle your household batteries
Environmentally Friendly
Recycling batteries protects you, your community, and the planet
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Batteries should never be placed in your curbside trash or recycling.
Instead, use the Box Mail-Back program and we will safely recycle your old batteries.
Simple battery disposal solutions
Since batteries should NOT be included in your trash or curbside recycling, the Box Mail-Back program is a simple solution for protecting the planet. Using prepaid, pre-addressed mail-back boxes, you package and ship your batteries for responsible recycling at your convenience.
STEP 1
Order a box in the size that suits your needs
From alkaline batteries to lithium-ion, we have the right shipping container to fit.
STEP 2
Fill the kit with your used or depleted batteries
Load it up all at once or keep it handy to fill as needed. You have up to one year to return it.
STEP 3
Call for pickup or drop it off at your local FedEx
It’s that simple. We’ll handle it from here, with safe, secure, environmentally responsible recycling.
Accepted batteries
Almost any type of battery can be recycled to prevent harm to the environment and promote safety in your home, but not in your regular trash or recycling.
- Dry-cell batteries
- Alkaline sealed cells
- NiMH (Nickle Metal Hydride)
- NiCd (Nickle Cadmium)
- Mercury oxide
- Lithium ion
- Lithium primary
Lithium batteries are the most popular rechargeable battery today and supply power to many household devices.
- Cameras
- Cell phones
- Greeting cards
- Laptops/Tablets
- Power tools
- Smoke alarms
- Toys
- Watches
Lithium batteries contain hazardous materials and store a large amount of energy in a small amount of space. If damaged or stored improperly, lithium batteries could short and spark a fire, so they should never be included with your curbside trash or recycling.
Why we recycle batteries
Recycling is good for the planet and it keeps your home safe. Proper disposal supports reuse and sustainability.
81%
Convenience
81% of consumers surveyed agreed they would recycle their batteries if it was more convenient
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Toxic to landfills
Americans throw away about 3 billion batteries a year
96%
Materials recovery
Depending on the type of recycling processes used, up to 96% of the materials in a lithium ion battery cell can be recovered and reused
Source: Random Acts of Green, BatterySolutions.com, ATZ Worldwide, last updated September 2020
