Rechargeable Batteries

If people sometimes forget to recycle their plastic bottles, metal cans, and paper, do you think consumers think about recycling batteries?

The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RCBC) is helping Americans recycle their batteries properly. These batteries can be found in cell phones, laptops, remote controlled toys, and many other electronics. 

You can drop off these recyclable batteries at the following locations in South Bend: Lowe's, RadioShack, US Cellular, Verizon Wireless, and Sears Repair Services.

Although I have never properly recycled batteries, I've been told that I should. In order to keep chemicals out of our solid waste stream, it is necessary for each of us to take our part in helping to recycle rechargeable batteries. 

• RBRC is a non-profit public service trying to make the environment better.
• In the last 14 years, RBRC has recycled more than 42 million pounds of batteries.
• More than 6.3 million pounds were recycled in 2007.
• This organization has earned several awards for their efforts.
  

    www.rbrc.org

Miranda