RBRC Working with NYC on Battery Collection Program

The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corp. will support New York City retailers in their efforts to comply with the requirements of the "New York City Rechargeable Battery Recycling Ordinance" (Introductory Number 70-A).

This law, effective Dec. 1, 2006, prohibits the disposal of rechargeable batteries as solid waste, and requires all New York City retailers that sell rechargeable batteries and products that contain them to collect used batteries. To meet the terms of the law, free programs must be made available to consumers for returning the used rechargeable batteries found in many commonly used electronic devices (such as digital cameras, laptop computers, cordless power tools, pagers, cordless phones and cell phones) for reuse, recycling or proper disposal. RBRC's Call2Recycle, with more than 300 locations in New York City, will provide access to ample collection programs.

The RBRC is a nonprofit, public service organization dedicated to rechargeable battery and cell phone recycling. There are over 30,000 retail, business, and community collection locations that participate in RBRC's rechargeable battery recycling program.