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RBRC Collects Over 4 Million Batteries
The non-profit Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) collected
more than 4 million pounds of rechargeable batteries
in the U.S. and Canada in 2003, an increase of
22% from 2002.
“Since 1995, RBRC has recycled a total of
over 21.9 million pounds of rechargeable batteries,”
said Ralph Millard, RBRC executive vice president.
RBRC works with national retailers, businesses
and community recycling programs to set up convenient
drop-off facilities for used rechargeable batteries.
National participating retailers include Best
Buy, The Home Depot, RadioShack, Sears, Staples,
Target, and Wal-Mart.
To find nearby battery drop-off locations, consumers
can simply log-on to www.rbrc.org or call 1-800-8-BATTERY,
to locate participating retailers and community
collection programs.
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