Storing and shipping batteries is generally safe if you follow the guidelines included in the Call2Recycle® collection kit.
All-battery collection kit guidelines (British Columbia, Manitoba and select Ontario locations)
Rechargeable battery collection kit guidelines
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Accepts rechargeable batteries weighing less than 5 kg (British Columbia, Manitoba and select locations in Ontario may also include single-use household batteries – same weight restriction) |
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Bag individual battery or cover exposed metal portion with electrical or nonconductive tape. |
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Keep collection box in a dry, cool and monitored area. |
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Do not overfill the collection box. Cross-tape the box before shipping. (Please be careful not to cover up the shipping label bar code.) |
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Follow the shipping instructions on the back of the collection box. |
Shipping Bulk:
Participants that will be shipping containers on pallets (bulk), please contact our Customer Service Team (888.224.) for instructions prior to shipping.
Call2Recycle® is a program of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) promoting environmental sustainability by providing free battery and cell phone recycling in North America. RBRC is a 501(c)4 nonprofit public service organization. We invite you to join our efforts to advance green business practices and environmental sustainability.
