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The Battery Network and National Waste & Recycling Association/Foundation Partner to Advance Battery Safety Education and Recovery Across the U.S. Press Releases

The Battery Network and National Waste & Recycling Association/Foundation Partner to Advance Battery Safety Education and Recovery Across the U.S.

Strategic collaboration will expand education, battery collection initiatives and resources to help the waste and…

Scott LivingstonAugust 13, 2026

Battery Bonanza Contest Engages Chittenden County Students in Safe Battery Recycling Press Releases

Battery Bonanza Contest Engages Chittenden County Students in Safe Battery Recycling

More than 9,000 pounds of batteries collected through school-based competition focused on safety, sustainability and…

Scott LivingstonJune 22, 2026

Illinois Battery Recycling Program to Include Household and Medium-Format Batteries Press Releases

Illinois Battery Recycling Program to Include Household and Medium-Format Batteries

The Battery Network helps make it easy, safe and convenient for Illinois residents to recycle…

Scott LivingstonMay 21, 2026

Vermont Expands Battery Recycling Program to Include Most Single-Use and Rechargeable Batteries Press Releases

Vermont Expands Battery Recycling Program to Include Most Single-Use and Rechargeable Batteries

Following the expansion of Vermont’s manufacturer-funded recycling program, the state will launch its Battery Bonanza…

Scott LivingstonFebruary 18, 2026

The Battery Network Powers the Next Phase of America’s Circular Energy Economy Press Releases

The Battery Network Powers the Next Phase of America’s Circular Energy Economy

Formerly Call2Recycle, the organization is expanding its nationwide network to keep critical materials in circulation…

Josh MurphyDecember 30, 2025

Battery Blitz Contest Drives Sustainability Engagement With Local Students Press Releases

Battery Blitz Contest Drives Sustainability Engagement With Local Students

Collaboration Between Call2Recycle, Chittenden Solid Waste District and Earth Rangers Boosts Environmental Awareness in Vermont…

Dan AlmasyApril 18, 2025

Call2Recycle and Industry Partners to Announce High Energy Battery Recycling Program Press Releases

Call2Recycle and Industry Partners to Announce High Energy Battery Recycling Program

Industry leaders launch a collaborative initiative to advance battery recycling and drive waste reduction ATLANTA,…

Dan AlmasyFebruary 18, 2025

Call2Recycle Partners with Chittenden Solid Waste District and Earth Rangers for Battery Blitz School Contest Press Releases

Call2Recycle Partners with Chittenden Solid Waste District and Earth Rangers for Battery Blitz School Contest

Battery Recycling Contest Inspires Students to Promote Sustainability and Recover Valuable Materials ATLANTA, Ga. —…

Dan AlmasyDecember 4, 2024

Call2Recycle Announces Two New Board Members Press Releases

Call2Recycle Announces Two New Board Members

Call2Recycle Appoints Sherri Berger and Kathleen Valiasek to its Board of Directors   ATLANTA, Ga.…

Dan AlmasyOctober 29, 2024

Call2Recycle: Household Battery Recycling Requirements Will Rapidly Expand to 61 Million Americans by 2027 Press Releases

Call2Recycle: Household Battery Recycling Requirements Will Rapidly Expand to 61 Million Americans by 2027

Up to 129 Million Americans Could Benefit From These Requirements With Pending and Anticipated Legislation…

Dan AlmasyJune 18, 2024

Call2Recycle Releases 2023 U.S. National Battery Collection & Recycling Data Press Releases

Call2Recycle Releases 2023 U.S. National Battery Collection & Recycling Data

  Over 8 Million Pounds of Batteries Collected for Recycling ATLANTA, Ga., March 04, 2024…

Dan AlmasyMarch 13, 2024

Battery Recycling Program Charges Forward in Washington, D.C. Press Releases

Battery Recycling Program Charges Forward in Washington, D.C.

  DOEE’S FREE BATTERY RECYCLING PROGRAM CHARGES FORWARD WASHINGTON, DC, November 1, 2023 — Today,…

Dan AlmasyNovember 1, 2023

OneDrum™ Named Top Product of the Year Award from Environment + Energy Leader Press Releases

OneDrum™ Named Top Product of the Year Award from Environment + Energy Leader

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ATLANTA – July 18, 2023 – Call2Recycle, Inc., a leading provider of…

Dan AlmasyJuly 18, 2023

Call2Recycle Announces New Chief Financial Officer Press Releases

Call2Recycle Announces New Chief Financial Officer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 1, 2023 Lisa Fleming Brings Wealth of Financial, Strategic, and Operational…

Dan AlmasyMarch 1, 2023

Call2Recycle Releases 2022 U.S. National Battery Collection & Recycling Data Press Releases

Call2Recycle Releases 2022 U.S. National Battery Collection & Recycling Data

  Nearly 8 Million Pounds of Batteries Collected; Data Shows Milestone Year for Lithium-Ion Battery…

Dan AlmasyFebruary 16, 2023

Call2Recycle and PeopleForBikes Release E-bike Battery Safety Guidelines for National Safety Month Press Releases

Call2Recycle and PeopleForBikes Release E-bike Battery Safety Guidelines for National Safety Month

(click to download Safety Guidelines PDF)   ATLANTA – June 23, 2022 – Today, Call2Recycle,…

Dan AlmasyJune 22, 2022

Call2Recycle’s OneDrum™ Aims to Transform Battery Management Press Releases

Call2Recycle’s OneDrum™ Aims to Transform Battery Management

New innovative battery collection solution from Call2Recycle and partners ERI and CellBlock FCS streamlines time, space,…

Dan AlmasyApril 22, 2022

Call2Recycle Releases 2021 U.S. Battery Collection Data Press Releases

Call2Recycle Releases 2021 U.S. Battery Collection Data

Despite pandemic, rechargeable battery recycling continues to strengthen    ATLANTA — Call2Recycle, the nation’s largest…

Dan AlmasyFebruary 23, 2022

PeopleForBikes Works With Call2Recycle to Establish First Industrywide Electric Bicycle Battery Recycling Program in the U.S. Press ReleasesUncategorized

PeopleForBikes Works With Call2Recycle to Establish First Industrywide Electric Bicycle Battery Recycling Program in the U.S.

BOULDER, COLO (Nov. 3, 2021) — PeopleForBikes, a national bicycling advocacy organization and the bicycle…

Max ForstaterNovember 28, 2021

Call2Recycle and New Jersey Coalition Take on Battery Recycling Initiative to Help Residents “Avoid the Spark” Press Releases

Call2Recycle and New Jersey Coalition Take on Battery Recycling Initiative to Help Residents “Avoid the Spark”

Education campaign aims to reduce battery-ignited fire danger by helping residents identify & recycle household…

Dan AlmasyAugust 23, 2021

E-bike Battery Strategic Partnership: Specialized Bicycles & Call2Recycle Press Releases

E-bike Battery Strategic Partnership: Specialized Bicycles & Call2Recycle

Specialized Bicycles Fulfills Commitment to Solve Electric Vehicle Battery Recycling Continued development between industry leading…

Dan AlmasyAugust 19, 2021

Vermont Approves Call2recycle’s Five-year Primary Battery Stewardship Plan Press Releases

Vermont Approves Call2recycle’s Five-year Primary Battery Stewardship Plan

Partnership will allow Vermonters to continue recycling primary batteries free of charge   Atlanta –…

Dan AlmasyFebruary 18, 2021

2020 – A Milestone Year: 8.4 Million Pounds of Batteries Recycled Press Releases

2020 – A Milestone Year: 8.4 Million Pounds of Batteries Recycled

CALL2RECYCLE CELEBRATES NATIONAL BATTERY DAY WITH MILESTONE YEAR OF 8.4 MILLION POUNDS OF BATTERIES COLLECTED…

Dan AlmasyFebruary 16, 2021

Top Battery Recycling States Revealed on National Battery Day Press Releases

Top Battery Recycling States Revealed on National Battery Day

Municipality Efforts Critical to Successful Battery Recycling ATLANTA, GA. – February 18, 2020 – In…

Dan AlmasyFebruary 18, 2020

More than 7.5 Million Pounds of Batteries Recycled in U.S. in 2019 by Call2Recycle® Press Releases

More than 7.5 Million Pounds of Batteries Recycled in U.S. in 2019 by Call2Recycle®

Retail partners and municipalities drive surge in battery collections ATLANTA, GA. - January 30, 2020…

Dan AlmasyJanuary 29, 2020

Call2Recycle Becomes an e-Stewards Enterprise Partner Press Releases

Call2Recycle Becomes an e-Stewards Enterprise Partner

National Battery Stewardship Program Reinforces Commitment to the Gold Standard for Recycling ATLANTA, GA; SEATTLE,…

Dan AlmasyOctober 1, 2019

More Than 7 Million Pounds of Batteries Diverted from Landfills and Recycled in 2018 Press Releases

More Than 7 Million Pounds of Batteries Diverted from Landfills and Recycled in 2018

Safety and Partner Engagement Drive Call2Recycle® Program Collections Atlanta – January 23, 2019 – U.S. consumers recycled…

Dan AlmasyJanuary 23, 2019

Vermont Battery Collection Challenge Launches Press Releases

Vermont Battery Collection Challenge Launches

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vermont Battery Collection Challenge Launches MONTPELIER, VT – September 6, 2018 –…

Dan AlmasySeptember 5, 2018

Vermont Leads National Program in Battery Recycling Press Releases

Vermont Leads National Program in Battery Recycling

Call2Recycle Reveals Top 10 Battery Recycling States ATLANTA, GA – August 22, 2018 Call2Recycle®, North…

Dan AlmasyAugust 22, 2018

Environmental Leader Recognizes Call2Recycle as a Top Product of the Year Award Winner Press Releases

Environmental Leader Recognizes Call2Recycle as a Top Product of the Year Award Winner

Environmental Leader Recognizes Call2Recycle as a Top Product of the Year Award Winner Award reflects…

Dan AlmasyMay 15, 2018

Battery Safety Campaign Raises Awareness to Help Prevent Safety Incidents Press Releases

Battery Safety Campaign Raises Awareness to Help Prevent Safety Incidents

“Avoid the Spark” initiative to educate Californians on battery safety and recycling  ATLANTA, GA. May…

Dan AlmasyMay 14, 2018

Break the Battery Hoarder Habit This Spring Press Releases

Break the Battery Hoarder Habit This Spring

Call2Recycle campaign educates and promotes responsible battery recycling ATLANTA, April 19, 2018  - Call2Recycle®, North America's first…

Dan AlmasyApril 18, 2018

Help Lead the Charge on National Battery Day Press Releases

Help Lead the Charge on National Battery Day

Awareness Day to Increase Consumer Battery Recycling Atlanta/Toronto, February 13, 2018 — Call2Recycle®, North America’s first…

Dan AlmasyFebruary 12, 2018

Consumer Battery Collection & Recycling Leader Releases Innovation to Increase Battery Safety and Reduce Risks Press Releases

Consumer Battery Collection & Recycling Leader Releases Innovation to Increase Battery Safety and Reduce Risks

Call2Recycle, Inc. advances its commitment to safety with the introduction of its new flame retardant…

Jen JalivayOctober 16, 2017

Call2Recycle’s Charge Up Safety Campaign Spotlights Battery Recycling Safety Press Releases

Call2Recycle’s Charge Up Safety Campaign Spotlights Battery Recycling Safety

New Effort Aimed at Increasing Consumer and Collection Site Safety Awareness during Used Household Battery…

Jen JalivayJuly 19, 2017

Growth in Battery-Operated Devices Drives Demand for Expanded Battery Recycling Options Press Releases

Growth in Battery-Operated Devices Drives Demand for Expanded Battery Recycling Options

Call2Recycle® Launches National All Battery Recycling in the United States Atlanta – April 11, 2017…

Jen JalivayApril 11, 2017

Consumers Encouraged to Charge Up on National Battery Day Press Releases

Consumers Encouraged to Charge Up on National Battery Day

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Consumers Encouraged to Charge Up on National Battery Day Call2Recycle, Inc. Leverages…

Dan AlmasyFebruary 13, 2017

Vermont Collects 114,000 Pounds of Batteries for Recycling in 2016 Press Releases

Vermont Collects 114,000 Pounds of Batteries for Recycling in 2016

Call2Recycle Credits Growing Publicly-Available Collection Network Montpelier, VT– February 9, 2017 – Call2Recycle, Inc., the…

Jen JalivayFebruary 12, 2017

14 Million Pounds of Used Batteries in 2016 Press Releases

14 Million Pounds of Used Batteries in 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Consumers Recycle Record-Setting 14 Million Pounds of Used Batteries in 2016 Call2Recycle…

Dan AlmasyJanuary 18, 2017

Battery Risk Across the Waste Stream Blog

Battery Risk Across the Waste Stream

6 Practical Strategies for Haulers, Material Recovery Facilities, and Landfills Batteries power an expanding range…

Scott LivingstonJuly 28, 2026

The Hidden Operational Costs of Battery Collection Blog

The Hidden Operational Costs of Battery Collection

Here is what that means for your bottom line and your team's safety. If your…

Scott LivingstonJune 12, 2026

Making an Impact: The Battery Network Powering the Future of Battery Recycling Blog

Making an Impact: The Battery Network Powering the Future of Battery Recycling

The battery recycling landscape continues to evolve, bringing new challenges and new solutions. From fire…

Scott LivingstonFebruary 11, 2026

Leading the charge, together: What the industry is saying about The Battery Network Blog

Leading the charge, together: What the industry is saying about The Battery Network

Battery recycling is evolving fast. Volumes are growing, chemistries are evolving, and the need for…

Scott LivingstonFebruary 11, 2026

Introducing The Battery Network: Leading the Charge Blog

Introducing The Battery Network: Leading the Charge

Today, we’re pleased to share an exciting milestone in our shared mission to build a safer, more…

Josh MurphyJanuary 2, 2026

Call2Recycle Steward Spotlight: Acer StewardsSustainability Stories

Call2Recycle Steward Spotlight: Acer

Acer America Corporation Eric Gilbert, Senior Manager for Corporate Sustainability Office   Why did Acer…

Dan AlmasyJuly 29, 2019

Call2Recycle Steward Spotlight: Milwaukee StewardsSustainability Stories

Call2Recycle Steward Spotlight: Milwaukee

Milwaukee Electric Tool Company  Mark Hickok, Director of Product Safety and Regulatory Compliance   1.)…

Dan AlmasyJuly 29, 2019

Steward Spotlight: Stanley Black & Decker StewardsSustainability Stories

Steward Spotlight: Stanley Black & Decker

Stanley Black & Decker www.stanleyblackanddecker.com  1.) Why did Stanley Black & Decker begin working with…

Dan AlmasyJuly 29, 2019

Call2Recycle Steward Spotlight: GS Battery StewardsSustainability Stories

Call2Recycle Steward Spotlight: GS Battery

  Why did GS begin working with Call2Recycle? In 2012, GS Battery actively sought a…

Dan AlmasyJuly 29, 2019

3 easy ways to help recycle rechargeable batteries RetailSustainability Stories

3 easy ways to help recycle rechargeable batteries

Lowe’s and its customers have recycled more than 6 million pounds of rechargeable batteries since…

Dan AlmasyJuly 29, 2019

Call2Recycle: The Home Depot Recycles Ten Million Pounds of Rechargeable Batteries RetailSustainability Stories

Call2Recycle: The Home Depot Recycles Ten Million Pounds of Rechargeable Batteries

The rechargeable battery is an amazing convenience that enables us to do more things with…

Dan AlmasyJuly 29, 2019

Collection Site Spotlight: Yolo County Municipalities & CommunitiesSustainability Stories

Collection Site Spotlight: Yolo County

Yolo County Household Hazardous Waste Facility Pamela Hedrick, Yolo County Waste Reduction Recycling Coordinator  …

Dan AlmasyJuly 29, 2019

Call2Recycle Collection Site Spotlight: Keep Smyrna Beautiful Municipalities & CommunitiesSustainability Stories

Call2Recycle Collection Site Spotlight: Keep Smyrna Beautiful

Keep Smyrna Beautiful  Program Director, Janet Liberman Recycling Center Manager, Kathy Chapman   1.) Tell…

Dan AlmasyJuly 29, 2019

Call2Recycle Collection Site Spotlight: Leon County HHW Municipalities & CommunitiesSustainability Stories

Call2Recycle Collection Site Spotlight: Leon County HHW

Leon County HHW Richard Lobinske, HHW Manager  1.) Tell us about your program and how…

Dan AlmasyJuly 29, 2019

Collection Spotlight: Elk Grove Municipalities & CommunitiesSustainability Stories

Collection Spotlight: Elk Grove

The City of Elk Grove Carlos Duque, Environmental Specialist    1.) Tell us about your…

Dan AlmasyJuly 29, 2019

Collection Site Spotlight: The Recycling Zone Municipalities & CommunitiesSustainability Stories

Collection Site Spotlight: The Recycling Zone

The Recycling Zone Dakota County HHW - Laura Villa, Dakota County Environmental Resources Dakota County,…

Dan AlmasyJuly 29, 2019