Celebrate America Recycles Day with Cirba Solutions
In celebration of America Recycles Day, Cirba Solutions will host a free battery recycling collection event on November 12, aimed at providing the Greater Phoenix community with a convenient option for responsibly recycling end-of-life batteries. This initiative reflects the company's ongoing commitment to enhancing battery recycling accessibility and education.
Event Details
The collection event will take place at Cirba Solutions' Mesa facility, located at 618 E Auto Center Dr, STE 111, Mesa, Arizona, 85204. Community members can drop off their used batteries at no cost between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM local time. Cirba Solutions accepts a wide range of battery types, ensuring that residents can easily dispose of almost any battery safely.
Accepted Battery Types
On the designated day, Cirba Solutions will recycle various battery chemistries, including:
- - Lithium-ion
- - Alkaline
- - Lithium primary
- - Zinc carbon
- - Nickel cadmium (NiCd)
- - Nickel metal hydride (NiMH)
- - Silver oxide
- - Non-spillable lead acid
- - Small electronic device batteries (such as those from cell phones, tablets, power tools, and activity trackers).
For safety reasons, damaged or defective batteries will also be accepted, provided they are handled with care and properly contained. Community members are advised to take precautions, such as insulating battery terminals with clear tape or placing them individually in plastic bags, before bringing them to the recycling event.
Importance of Recycling
Research indicates that most Americans are unaware of where to recycle batteries, even as battery-powered devices become increasingly common in daily life. Daniel Beltran, Cirba Solutions' Plant Manager in Mesa, emphasizes the necessity of educating consumers on appropriate battery disposal methods. As he states,
'The use of battery-powered devices is not going away, and we need to prioritize educating consumers when it comes to the safe and proper disposal of end-of-life batteries.'
Additional Educational Initiatives
To broaden awareness surrounding battery recycling, Cirba Solutions has launched strategic initiatives such as the
Battery Smarts Quiz. This free online resource helps users assess their knowledge of battery safety. Additionally, the company offers
WeRecycle Battery Boxes, providing accessible recycling solutions for both individuals and businesses.
This event and educational programs signify Cirba Solutions' commitment to environmental sustainability and community engagement, helping to close the loop on battery usage and recycling. By encouraging residents to recycle their batteries safely, Cirba Solutions aims to create a cleaner and greener future for all.
For more information about the Mesa battery recycling collection event and Cirba Solutions' broader mission, visit their website. Together, we can contribute to a sustainable and responsible approach to battery disposal.
About Cirba Solutions
Cirba Solutions stands as a leader in battery recycling across North America, focusing on critical mineral extraction from both scrap and end-of-life batteries. They play a pivotal role in supplying these materials back into domestic supply chains, successfully operating a full suite of recycling capabilities. To learn more about their innovative approaches to recycling and sustainability, visit
cirbasolutions.com.