ROCHELLE MUNICIPAL UTILITIES ANSWERS THE CALL TO RECYCLE!
Joins National Rechargeable Battery and Cell Phone Recycling Program
With its eye on the environment, RMU has joined a national program called Call2Recycle™ to conveniently recycle their used rechargeable batteries and old cell phones.
Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd), Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH), Lithium Ion (Li-ion), and Small Sealed Lead* (Pb) rechargeable batteries are commonly found in many portable electronics used in businesses such as cellular phones, laptop computers, two-way radios, bar code readers, and portable printers. Rechargeable batteries are also found in common household electronics such as cordless telephones, cordless power tools, digital cameras, and camcorders. When the battery no longer holds a charge, RMU can now recycle it.
RMU and other businesses nationwide are working in cooperation with the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Cooperation (RBRC), a non-profit public service organization that operates the Call2Recycle program. By participating in the RBRC Program, RMU is helping to preserve our environment and to prevent rechargeable batteries and cell phones from entering the country’s landfills.
Some states have disposal bans for Ni-Cd and Pb batteries. These batteries are prohibited from being thrown in the trash and must be sent for recycling through manufacturer/distributor or other collection programs. RMU has taken responsibility for the proper disposal of their used rechargeable batteries by their voluntary participation in the national RBRC program.
“Business participation is a crucial part of our program because it puts us in touch with rechargeable power and cell phone users,” says Greg Broe, Interim Chief Operating Officer, RBRC. “Businesses such as RMU are helping to make rechargeable battery and cell phone recycling a reality, and that’s great for the environment.”
The Call2Recycle program has free recycling plans that collect used rechargeable batteries and old cell phones from retailers, businesses, communities, and public agencies.
RMU is your local drop off location at 333 Lincoln Highway, Rochelle, IL. To learn more about the Call2Recycle program visit the website at www.call2recycle.org or call toll-free 1-877-2-RECYCLE.
