Battery Recycling Network Offers New Disposal Options
Edison operators can mitigate fire risks by integrating certified battery collection bins into their business facilities.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Philanthropy
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Founded in June 2019 in Edison, the nonprofit Recycle My Battery has built a network of over 1,800 battery collection bins. The organization has recycled 900,000 batteries while establishing educational programs for local businesses, schools, and community centers.
Why it matters
The initiative addresses significant waste management and fire safety concerns for local operators by providing structured disposal channels. By partnering with organizations like Call2Recycle, the model illustrates how small-scale local collection networks can address logistical hurdles in hazardous waste disposal.
The organization manages a network of 1,800 collection bins and has reached an educational audience of 85 million people. Its operations rely on a workforce of more than 1,000 youth volunteers who facilitate the recycling of 900,000 batteries.
The players
Sri Nihal Tammana
The founder of Recycle My Battery who established the nonprofit to address fire safety risks associated with improper battery disposal.
Recycle My Battery
A youth-led nonprofit organization that manages a national network of battery collection bins and public education programs.
Call2Recycle
A product stewardship organization that partners with local entities to provide certified collection services for battery recycling.
The details
Recycle My Battery manages hazardous waste disposal by deploying certified collection bins to high-traffic areas such as schools and libraries. The organization utilizes a competitive program called the Battery Challenge to incentivize volume, turning waste collection into an engagement opportunity. These efforts are supported by a partnership with Call2Recycle to ensure the safe processing of the collected material.
Timeline
June 2019: Recycle My Battery is founded in Edison, New Jersey.
2021: The organization is profiled in a youth award by the EPA.
October 7, 2023: The organization sets a Guinness World Record with a line of 31,204 batteries.
Market Landscape
This initiative follows established standards for hazardous waste diversion championed by the EPA's battery recycling guidelines. It represents a shift toward decentralized collection models that reduce the logistical burden on waste facility operators.
Operators in Edison can assess their current hazardous waste management protocols by integrating certified collection bins into their facilities. This reduces fire risk while aligning with standard waste diversion programs designed for small business locations.
The takeaway
The nonprofit model demonstrates how targeted collection bins can effectively lower the risk of waste facility fires. Local business owners should evaluate if adding an official battery collection station could streamline their sustainability reporting and enhance facility safety.
Further reading
For broader trends in community-led initiatives, see our coverage on Philanthropy.
Source note: This article includes information reported by ECOticias.
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