As the use of battery-powered electronic devices increase, so too does the risk to our environment. Improper disposal of batteries introduces pollutants such as mercury, silver, lead, chromium, and cadmium into our ecosystem.
Lighting Resources accepts batteries of any shape, size or chemical composition for recycling. Some of the types of batteries we accept for disposal include (but are not limited to)...
We can provide a variety of packing materials for your spent batteries. While preferred, it is not necessary to sort your batteries by type. Non-leaking batteries can be packaged in buckets, steel/poly drums or cardboard boxes. Leaking or damaged batteries should always be packaged in sealed plastic buckets or poly drums. Exercise caution when handling leaking or damaged batteries.
Note: Special care should be taken with higher voltage batteries, such as 12v Lead acid. Electrical contacts should be taped and batteries should be packaged in such a way to prevent accidental discharge. Movement during the shipping process can cause the batteries to discharge and ignite a fire.
Many options are available for you to get your spent batteries to our recycling facilities. Smaller quantities can be easily managed using our prepaid recycling services. We can also accommodate weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, and yearly, bulk pickup schedules. Talk to our customer service representatives today to arrange your shipment.