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Battery Recycling August 09, 2013 04:30:27 PM

Call2Recycle battery recycling plan receives DEC approval

Paul Ploumis
ScrapMonster Author
The New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has given approval to the Call2Recycle battery management plan under the New York State Rechargeable Battery Act

Call2Recycle battery recycling plan receives DEC approval

NEW YORK (Scrap Monster) : The New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has given approval to the Call2Recycle battery management plan under the New York State Rechargeable Battery Act.

The act signed into law in 2010 requires manufacturers of select rechargeable batteries to collect and recycle the batteries statewide in a manufacturer-funded program at no cost to consumers. Under the law, manufacturers of covered rechargeable batteries or groups of collaborating manufacturers will be responsible for financing the collection and recycling of the batteries, advertising their program to consumers, and reporting on the progress of their programs.

On behalf of its more than 200 industry stewards, Call2Recycle had submitted a battery management plan, which has been approved by New York State. The plan ensures complete compliance for all active Call2Recycle industry stewards.

Call2Recycle is a no-cost battery and cell phone collection program. In 2012, Call2Recycle diverted 10 million pounds of used batteries from the waste stream. Since 1996, Call2Recycle has diverted over 70 million pounds of rechargeable batteries from the solid waste stream and established a network of 30,000 public collection sites

 

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