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Telecom Battery Recycling
Depending on the telecom battery type, such as whether they are lead-acid or lithium-ion, there are specific guidelines to follow in order to properly recycle them.
But don’t worry — for telecom batteries, we at Battery Recyclers of America provide white-glove services to palletize your batteries that adhere to federal DOT safety regulations.
For more details, we conveniently offer a comprehensive step-by-step guide to package your batteries here. For other types of batteries, we also provide detailed answers on our FAQ page regarding how to package different battery types.
If you’re unsure which type of telecom batteries you have, feel free to contact us, and one of our associates will help you identify them.
In 1996, the “Battery Act” (The Mercury Containing and Rechargeable Battery Management Act of 1996) was signed into law.
The purpose of this Act was to reduce mercury disposal and toxic metal content, which telecom batteries do contain. This has resulted in great progress towards a healthier environment and safer recycling and disposal of battery waste.
If you need to have your battery waste removed, a good first step would be to educate yourself on your state’s laws for recycling spent batteries. Go to BatteryCouncil.org for a breakdown of battery recycling laws by state.
When the time comes that you need to recycle your telecom batteries, be sure to reach out to Battery Recyclers of America. We provide expert battery recycling solutions that are customized to fit your unique needs.
With our certified processes and proven solutions, you can be sure that you will be abiding by all the laws and regulations in your area.
Most household batteries, such as AAA, AA, C, and D can be disposed of safely through typical means. However, Telecom batteries must be recycled.
In order to reduce the amount of dangerous waste chemicals in our landfills and subsequently harm the environment, the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) created the Universal Waste Regulation. This regulation has already created great strides in mitigating the effects of harmful waste in our environment, but unfortunately many American plants try to bypass such processes and often outsource their waste materials to international factories.
Many of these international factories follow environmental laws that are considerably more lax than the EPA’s. By not complying with EPA approved practices and programs, these plants are actively contributing to climate change.
The Universal Waste Regulation encourages safe recycling and disposal of potentially harmful battery waste. Battery Recyclers of America can help you to be a part of this positive contribution by utilizing the best recycling programs available today.
Just have a few telecom batteries to recycle? If you have a small scale battery load up to 1,000 pounds to recycle, feel free to contact our partners at Call2Recycle or Contact Us, and we will be more than happy to assist you.