Lowe's Companies, Inc., the home improvement retailer, and the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation announced an agreement that integrates RBRC's recycling program into Lowe's stores throughout the U.S.
Through the program, consumers can look for RBRC battery collection boxes in Lowe's stores across the country. Lowe's will recycle all used portable rechargeable batteries.
"We are pleased that Lowe's has decided to integrate RBRC's battery recycling program into its stores," said Ralph Millard, Executive vice president, RBRC.
Other retail firms that have installed collection boxes at their stores include RadioShack, Target, and Batteries Plus.
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