NEW BATTERY COLLECTION MILESTONE FOR CALL2RECYCLE

摘要

More than 7.5 million pounds (3400 tonnes) of batteries were responsibly recycled in the US last year, according to Call2Recycle. The nationwide battery stewardship organisation reports this is up 5% compared to 2018. The weight of rechargeable batteries collected for recycling grew 13% in 2019. Participating retail sites collected more than 1650 tonnes (up 7% from 2018) and municipalities recovered more than 850 tonnes (up 18%).