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Batteries

  • Overview of EPA's Universal Waste Rule for Batteries (40 CFR 273.9) - Applies to batteries such as nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) and small sealed lead-acid batteries, which are found in many common items in the business and home setting, including electronic equipment, mobile telephones, portable computers, and emergency backup lighting

  • EPA's Product Stewardship Program Website on Batteries

  • Rechargable Battery Recycling Corporation, a non-profit public service organization dedicated to recycling Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd), Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH), Lithium Ion (Li-ion), and Small Sealed Lead *(Pb) rechargeable batteries. RBRC offers recycling plans for retailers, businesses, communities and public agencies. The program is free for consumers, retailers, communities and public agencies.

  • DOD Joint Services Pollution Prevention Handbook - Recycling Lead Acid Batteries

  • Inform, Inc. Overview of Industry Program to Collect Ni-Cad Batteries

  • Battery Council International - Overview of State laws and regulations

  • State Factsheets on Battery Recycling and Disposal