Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes, if the overall value of your batteries is greater than the recycling costs, we will pay you accordingly.

  • Call us at (732) 287-2442 or fill out the "Request a Pick Up" form to begin the battery recycling process. We will then provide you with a quote or cash back for your batteries and a pick-up date.

  • We pick up your batteries within 2 to 10 business days, but we also offer next-day business pick-up for an additional charge.

  • You can drop them off at our main headquarters, located at 1950 Rutgers University Blvd., Suite 103, Lakewood, NJ 08701. Or at our affiliated company, East Coast Electronics Recycling, located at 68 Walker Rd., Shirley, MA 01464.

  • We provide battery recycling pick-up services nationwide, except for Alaska and Hawaii.

  • We accept all types of batteries as long as they're undamaged and not leaking battery acid.

  • No appointment is needed; you can bring your batteries to our main headquarters or our affiliated company during working hours. If you are bringing a large quantity of batteries (200 lbs. or more), we please ask that you call an hour beforehand.

  • Yes, we provide certificates of recycling based on the weight of the batteries accepted. The Department of Environmental Protection has approved our recycling certificates.

  • It depends on where you live. While recycling batteries is required by law in California, other states permit single-use alkaline batteries to be thrown away with regular household trash. Please refer to your state's battery recycling laws before landfilling your batteries.

  • Batteries that are improperly disposed of can leak dangerous metals and acids into the environment & lead to hefty fines. Battery recycling recovers precious & base metals such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, & copper.

  • Battery recycling reduces the amount of toxic waste entering our ecosystem. It recovers base & precious metals, which reduces the need for new mining operations. Battery recycling can reduce greenhouse gas emissions since recycling batteries requires less energy than manufacturing new batteries.

  • We charge for battery recycling based on the cost of recycling your batteries and the value of said batteries.

  • Once collected, batteries are sorted by type and chemistry. They are then sent to our partners to recover valuable materials such as metals, which can be reused in the production of new batteries and other products.

  • Businesses can benefit from battery recycling by reducing their environmental footprint, complying with regulations, and demonstrating a commitment to sustainability. We offer tailored recycling solutions and pickup services to meet the specific needs of businesses.

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