Cirba Solutions offers battery EPR guidance

Battery recycler Cirba Solutions says it is “uniquely positioned” to guide companies through the evolving regulatory landscape as new extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws for batteries take effect across the United States, and is offering what it calls a “comprehensive, end-to-end approach” for companies throughout the battery supply chain to navigate those changes.

“Batteries are found almost everywhere—in data storage systems, electronics, vehicles, e-mobility, power tools, toys [and more],” the Charlotte, North Carolina-based company says. “Battery EPR regulations vary by state and format, covering small, medium and large formats, and in some instances by specific chemistries. In certain cases, the regulations provide exceptions to certain types of usage formats, such as embedded batteries or those used for nonconsumer medical devices.”

The company says its regulatory guidance includes advanced reporting capabilities, nationwide logistical support, compliance and battery processing, as well as managing all battery chemistries for its customers. Cirba Solutions says it is equipped to support its partners in a number of ways:

• Cirba Solutions says it provides tracking capabilities to comply with each individual state’s regulatory reporting requirements.
• The company’s end-to-end services, from in-house battery-centric reverse logistics capabilities to advanced processing technologies and material recovery, ensure coast-to-coast coverage to efficiently and effectively execute battery end-of-life programs.
• With six operational facilities, Cirba Solutions says it has supported stewardship plans for decades. With functionality including reporting, the company says its suite of capabilities allows companies to execute end-of-life battery management plans.

“EPR legislation is reshaping how producers manage their battery obligations,” Cirba Solutions Chief Commercial Officer Jay Wago says. “With decades of experience, a strong nationwide infrastructure and our unmatched ability to handle all battery types, Cirba Solutions offers producers a turnkey pathway to meet compliance efficiently, accurately and sustainably.”

The company notes that in the last five years, nine states and districts—California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Nebraska, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington and Washington D.C.—have passed battery EPR laws, and several others have active legislation.

Cirba Solutions says it will partner with companies to help navigate through the complex requirements, varying by state, giving organizations “peace of mind” when it comes to regulatory compliance and safe handling and disposal of batteries.