Battery recycling by mail

Battery recycling by mail is a convenient and eco-friendly way to recycle your used batteries. Here's how it works:

Why recycle batteries by mail?

• Convenience: You can recycle your batteries from the comfort of your own home, without having to find a local recycling center.
• Environmental benefits: Recycling batteries helps to conserve natural resources, reduce landfill waste, and decrease the need for mining and processing raw materials.
• Support for sustainable practices: By recycling your batteries, you're supporting a circular economy and helping to reduce the environmental impact of battery production.

How to recycle batteries by mail:

1. Gather your batteries: Collect your used batteries, including alkaline, nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd), nickel-metal hydride (NiMH), lithium-ion (Li-ion), and lead-acid batteries.
2. Check the mail-in recycling program: Look for mail-in recycling programs offered by companies, organizations, or government agencies in your area. Some popular options include:
   • Earth911's Battery Recycling Program
   • Call2Recycle's Battery Recycling Program
   • The Battery Recycling Program by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
3. Prepare your batteries: Remove any tape, labels, or insulation from the batteries. Make sure they are completely drained of power.
4. Package your batteries: Place the batteries in a sturdy box or envelope, making sure they are securely wrapped and won't move around during shipping.
5. Ship your batteries: Send your packaged batteries to the designated recycling facility using a prepaid shipping label or your own shipping method.
6. Recycling process: The recycling facility will sort, process, and recycle your batteries, recovering valuable materials like metals, plastics, and other components.

Tips and considerations:

• Check the program's guidelines: Before sending your batteries, review the program's guidelines to ensure you're following the correct procedures.
• Avoid mixing battery types: Keep different types of batteries separate to ensure proper recycling and minimize contamination.
• Don't ship batteries with other materials: Keep your batteries separate from other recyclables, like paper or plastic, to prevent contamination.
• Be patient: The recycling process may take several weeks to a few months, depending on the program and facility.

By recycling your batteries by mail, you're taking a significant step towards reducing waste and promoting sustainability.