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Products and Resources for Category/Subcategory:
Batteries
Rechargeable Batteries

 
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Category/Subcategory
Batteries
Rechargeable Batteries

For recycling rechargeable batteries, contact RBRC (Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation)via: Web site: www.rbrc.org, Email: Corporate@rbrc.com, or Phone: 1-800-8-BATTERY. RBRC recycles the following rechargeable chemistries:
Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd)
Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH)
Lithium Ion (Li-ion)
Small Sealed Lead (Pb)- less than 2# or 1 kg
Product & Manufacturer Comments
GE/SANYO RechargAcell batteries and chargers®
 
GE/SANYO
Visit web site for phone contact by geographical area
www.sanyo.com
 
  • Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries last up to 1,000 charges
     
  • Batteries must be recycled; contact Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation at 1-800-8-BATTERY or www.rbrc.org
     

 

 
 
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Resource type
Web site
Burlington (Massachusetts) Board of Health Website
 
This website describes mercury management and outreach efforts spearheaded by Todd Dresser at the Burlington Board of Health. The site includes educational materials and case studies describing mercury recovery efforts targeting local businesses, residents, and schools. Don't miss the identification guides for where to find mercury in medical offices, households, and common products.

 
http://www.burlington.org/health/Mercury.htm
 
Health Care Without Harm: Battery Roundups
 
Factsheet on how to implement battery recycling.
 
http://www.noharm.org/library/docs/Going_Green_Batter_Roundups_-_Get_Charged.pdf
 
 
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