Call2Recycle庐, the nation鈥檚 largest consumer battery stewardship and collection program鈥攊n conjunction with the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute and the Power Tool Institute and alongside participating manufacturers鈥攈as announced a new battery collection program to facilitate the safe collection and responsible recycling of high energy batteries that power outdoor tools and equipment.
To provide the best service in support of a circular economy, Call2Recycle has partnered with industry leaders Chervon, Husqvarna, Makita, Stanley Black & Decker, STIHL, Techtronic Industries, and The Toro Company. Through this collaboration, consumers of their various brands鈥� products now have access to a responsible end-of-life solution for high energy batteries.
鈥淭hanks to the participation of our industry partners, we鈥檙e making it easier than ever for consumers to recycle their high energy batteries with the launch of our new program,鈥� said Call2Recycle CEO Leo Raudys. 鈥淭ogether, with brands consumers know and love, we鈥檝e 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.鈥�
More and more outdoor products are being powered by batteries. As the prevalence of these products increases, so does the amount of energy needed to power them. Many large products, from lawnmowers to snow blowers, require the use of high energy batteries (i.e., batteries over 300-watt hours). As these high energy batteries reach their end-of-life, 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.