We Recycle

Batteries Plus is leading the charge to recycle spent batteries and protect our environment!

Improper disposal of batteries can lead to contamination of soil and ground water. Batteries Plus is proud to offer complete recycling solutions to prevent harmful impact on our environment.

As an industry leader, we recycle over 75% of the batteries we sell. In 2006 alone, we recovered over 10 million pounds of lead, nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride, lithium and plastic goods for proper recycling. That’s over 20 times the weight of the Statue of Liberty that stayed out of landfills!

Celebrate Earth Day everyday by recycling your spent batteries at Batteries Plus. Contact your nearest Batteries Plus store for full details on collection services and battery products that can be recycled. To find a store, call 1-800-677-8278 or use the Store Locator.

Battery Recycling Highlights

• Lead-acid batteries are the environmental success story of our time. More than 97 percent of all battery lead is recycled. Lead-acid batteries top the list as the most highly recycled consumer product. Compare them to:
  • 55% of aluminum soft drink and beer cans
  • 45% of newspapers
  • 26% of glass bottles
  • 26% of tires
• A typical new lead-acid battery contains 60 to 80 percent recycled lead and plastic. This means the recycling process can go on indefinitely!

Where We Recycle

Batteries Plus partners with EPA-compliant and inspected facilities to recycle spent batteries. We are proud to battery industry recycling initiatives through the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (www.rbrc.com) and the Battery Council International (www.batterycouncil.org/recycling.html).

How are lead-batteries recycled?

Click here to have a look at the recycling process.