Call2Recycle partners to start high-energy battery recycling program

Consumer battery stewardship and collection program Call2Recycle, along with the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, the Power Tool Institute and participating manufacturers, has launched a new battery collection program to facilitate the safe collection and recycling of high-energy batteries that power outdoor tools and equipment.

To provide the best service in support of a circular economy, Atlanta-based Call2Recycle has partnered with companies such as Chevron, Husqvarna, Makita, Stanley Black & Decker, Stihl, Techtronic Industries and The Toro Co. Through the partnership, Call2Recycle says consumers of their various brands’ products now have access to a responsible end-of-life solution for high-energy batteries.

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“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,” Call2Recycle CEO Leo Raudys says. “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.”

Call2Recycle says more and more outdoor products are being powered by batteries, and as their prevalence increases, so does the amount of energy needed to power them. The organization notes that many large products, from lawnmowers to snow blowers, require the use of high-energy batteries over 300-watt hours. As the batteries reach the end of their end of life, Call2Recycle says 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.