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RadioShacks accept for recycling Nickel-Cadmiums and many other batteries used in household and portable electric devices

 

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Car batteries can also be recycled

 

Battery Solutions Inc.
7266 Kensington Rd.
Brighton, MI 48114
Phone: 1-800-852-8127
Fax: 1-248-446-1927
E-mail: service@batteryrecycling.com
Website: www
.batteryrecycling.com

       It strives to protect human health and the environment by using the most advanced technologies to recover and re-use the heavy metals from every kind of waste battery
       Website allows user to read about the different kinds of batteries (nickel, lead, mercury, lithium, alkaline/zinc) and what purpose they serve when recycled.  -SNS
       Provides different recycling options for businesses, municipalities, and residences. -MGM

 

Center for International Environmental Law
1367 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite #300
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 1-202-785-8700
Fax: 1-202-785-8701
E-mail: info@ciel.org
Website: www.ciel.org

       The Center for International Environmental Law is a nonprofit organization working to use international law and institutions to protect the environment, promote human health, and ensure a just and sustainable society. It provides a wide range of services, including legal counsel, policy research, analysis, advocacy, education, training, and capacity building.
 
       An informative site where you can browse through papers and publications on environmental issues. -SNS
 
       A very interesting site. -MGM

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Department of Sanitation: New York City
125 Worth St.
New York, NY  10013

Phone: 1-212-219-8900

Website: www.nyc.gov/html/dos/home.html

 
       Keeps you updated with the newest laws about recycling in New York.
 
       The nation's largest and most diverse cleaning operation. Enforces the city's environmental laws, such as those about littering and illegal dumping, and employs the country's largest municipal environmental police and enforcement squad.
 
       This is a helpful website; allows you to check out its news and events link to find out the latest press releases and news on sanitation. -SNS
 
       The site provides information and photos about the rehabilitation of the "Fresh Kills" Landfill site on Staten Island. -SLG An impressive website. -MGM

Grass Roots Recycling Network
4200 Park Blvd. #290
Oakland, CA 94602

Phone:
510-531-5523
Fax: 510-531-5523

Website:
www.grrn.org
 
       Its mission is to eliminate the waste of natural and human resources -- to achieve Zero Waste. It utilizes classic activist strategies to achieve corporate accountability for waste and public policies to eliminate waste and to build sustainable communities.
       This website gives you information about upcoming events protesting and getting out their ideas about our current problem with waste and recycling. It has information for kids as well, helping them to get involved and learn more. The site also sells clothing in support of the cause. - OCC
       Very useful and interesting information.  These guys seem serious, don't litter in front of them. -MGM

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Businesses can also make a large impact on the environment by going green

Green Biz
1707 H Street NW, Suite 900
Washington, DC 20010
Phone: 1-202-261-6469
Fax: 1-202-261-6464
Email:
refo@greenbiz.com
Website:
www.greenbiz.com
        Provides clear, concise, accurate, and balanced information, resources, and learning opportunities to help companies of all sizes and sectors integrate environmental responsibility into their operations in a manner that combines ecological sustainability with profitable business practices.
 
       This site is easy to follow and a useful tool for many issues. It contains information on current jobs involving these issues, current articles in the news, and even a bookstore to read about the causes and people's view of the topic. - OCC
       I disagree.  I find the website rather difficult to navigate. -MGM

North East Recycling Council
139 Main St. Suite 401
Brattleboro, VT 05301
Phone:
1-802- 254-3636
Fax: 1-802-254-5870
Email:
info@nerc.org
Website:
www.nerc.org
        NERC's MISSION is to leverage the strengths and resources of its member states to advance an environmentally sustainable economy in the Northeast by promoting source reduction, recycling, and the purchasing of environmentally preferable products and services.
 
       This site gives you information about how to recycle materials and new procedures that are set into place by the government. It also talks of upcoming meetings, campaigns and events in the northeast, which you are able to attend if you wish. - OCC
 
       Rather difficult to navigate. -MGM

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Save money and help the environment by using rechargeable batteries

Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation
1000 Parkwood Circle, Suite 450
Atlanta, GA 30339
Phone: 1-678-419-9990
Fax: 1-678-419-9986
E-mail: recycling@rbrc.com
Website: www.rbrc.org

       A nonprofit public service organization that recycles Ni-CD rechargeable batteries and is dedicated to educating rechargeable power makers, resellers and users in North America about the benefits and accessibility of rechargeable battery recycling and to implementing recycling programs where none exist.
 
       Find out how its programs work in four easy steps for recycling batteries.  -SNS
 
       Perhaps the most useful feature on this site is the search that lets you find local battery drop off sites.  Chances are it will send you to a Staples or a RadioShack.         -MGM  

Recycling and Environmental Action Planning Society
PO Box 444
Prince George, B.C. V2L 4S6

Phone:
1-250-561-7327
Fax: 1-250-561-7324
Email:
garden@reaps.org
Website:
www.reaps.org
       Supports waste management solutions by offering school environmental programs and presentations; community workshops on composting, vermicomposting and organic gardening; conducting research; facilitating the exchange of ideas; and providing recycling information services in the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George.   
This site is easy to follow and tells you of upcoming events, household hazardous materials, workshops, and many other things. It also has information for kids to learn about how to recycle and its importance to our society as well as to our environment.       -OCC  I agree. -MGM

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Steel Recycling Institute
National Headquarters
Greg Crawford, VP Operations
680 Andersen Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2700
Phone:
1-800-937-1226
E-mail:
sri@recycle-steel.org
Website: www.recycle-steel.org
       An industry association that promotes and sustains the recycling of all steel products as well as educates the solid waste industry, government, business and, ultimately, the consumer, about the benefits of steel’s infinite recycling cycle.
       A useful site where you can find out how tons of steel scrap are recycled to produce new steel products, so virtually all steel used is recycled. Also, get the facts about steel cans, cars, appliances and construction material. -SNS
       Contains educational material, focused on different age groups, to educate children about recycling and conservation. -SLG
 
       Although the website's intentions are noble, it appears as if the recycling of steel is already commonplace.  Might it want to promote the recycling of aluminum, paper, plastic, and glass instead? -MGM

Waste Watch
56-64 Leonard Street
London
EC2A 4JX

Phone:
020 7549 0300
Fax:
020 7549 0301
E-mail:
info@recyclenow.com.
Website:
www.wastewatch.org.uk 
       
Waste Watch is the leading national organization promoting and encouraging action on the 3Rs - waste reduction, reuse and recycling. It works with community organizations and local and national government encouraging the environmental benefits of waste minimization and recycling. It also highlights the positive impact on the economy and wider society
      
This site is easy to navigate. It contains information on a range of recycling issues, from composts to batteries. It gives you information about how to recycle at home or at work. -OCC
       Absolutely smashing. -MGM 

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