RBRC Reports Increase in Canada Collection Numbers

Since 2003, RBRC has experienced an increase in participation with national retailers, businesses, communities and licensee recycling programs with 6,145 convenient drop-off facilities now being available for used rechargeable batteries and cell phone recycling across Canada. In 2004, 380 communities participated in RBRC's free recycling service (an increase of 34 percent) while public agency participation also increased 47 percent to include 137 locations.

According to a release from RBRC, consumer interest was further generated by the launch of RBRC's cell phone recycling program, Call2Recycle. The Call2Recycle program expanded the existing North American program for the collection and recycling of used rechargeable batteries to also include cell phones.

"We are pleased to see that not only our partners' interest, but also the interest of consumers in general, continues to grow in response to an unplugged lifestyle," Ralph Millard, RBRC executive vice president, says. "The numbers show that everyone is thinking and acting 'greener' than ever."

For more information or to find the nearest participating drop-off location, call 1-877-2-RECYCLE or go online at http://www.call2recycle.org.

The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation, based in Atlanta, is a nonprofit, public service organization dedicated to rechargeable battery and cell phone recycling.