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Cirba Solutions Hosts Free Battery Recycling Event

In a bid to promote sustainability and awareness around battery recycling, Cirba Solutions is organizing a complimentary battery recycling event at its Wixom, Michigan facility. This initiative aligns with the observance of America Recycles Day on November 13, a day dedicated to encouraging recycling practices as a vital component of environmental stewardship.

The event will take place from 11 AM to 7 PM local time, inviting residents to drop off their end-of-life batteries for responsible disposal. Located at 4930 Holtz Dr, Wixom, MI 48393, the facility will accept a wide range of battery types, ensuring that even those consumers with various battery formats can participate.

What Can You Recycle?

Cirba Solutions specializes in the recycling of multiple battery chemistries, including:

• - Alkaline
• - Zinc Carbon
• - Nickel Cadmium (NiCd)
• - Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH)
• - Lithium-ion
• - Mercury-containing devices
• - Lithium Primary
• - Mercury batteries
• - Silver Oxide
• - Lead Acid (non-spillable)
• - Small electronics (like cellphones, tablets, and power tools)

The company aims to not only accept standard batteries but also damaged and defective units, highlighting a comprehensive approach to battery recycling. To ensure safe handling, attendees are advised to secure the terminals of batteries with clear tape before arrival. There is, however, a limit; each vehicle can drop off up to 200 lbs of batteries free of charge.

Education and Awareness

Cirba Solutions is cognizant of the knowledge gap surrounding battery recycling. A 2024 study revealed that nearly 40% of consumers were unaware that lithium batteries could be recycled, and 60% didn’t know where to dispose of them properly. According to Rob Brisley, the Director of Manufacturing at Cirba Solutions, “It’s critical to our communities that consumers know where to recycle batteries and that they have access to battery recycling facilities.”

To enhance accessibility, Cirba Solutions has also launched the WeRecycle Interactive Battery Recycling Map. This tool allows consumers to find local businesses and organizations that accept batteries for recycling. By entering a zip code, city, or state, users can access a database of nearly 750 locations across the United States that can facilitate the recycling of used batteries.

During the recycling event, participants can learn more about the importance of safely handling batteries and the impact of proper recycling practices on the environment. These efforts are part of a larger mission to foster community engagement and environmentally responsible behaviors.

Contributing to a Sustainable Future

The commitment of Cirba Solutions extends beyond this event; it is rooted in their vision of creating a dynamic, closed-loop domestic supply chain. Through the recovery and refinement of critical minerals from scrap and used batteries, Cirba Solutions is not only providing a vital service but also contributing significantly to environmental sustainability.

As the only vertically integrated firm with a comprehensive operational platform, Cirba Solutions leads the way in critical material recovery. They are determined to supply high purity metals back into the supply chain, reducing waste and promoting recycling as a norm rather than an exception.

For more information on the Wixom battery recycling collection event and how Cirba Solutions is making strides toward a sustainable future, visit their official website. Together, let's work towards a cleaner, greener planet by utilizing available resources to recycle responsibly.

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