Rechargeable Battery Recycling
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Eastman Kodak Company supports a national program called Call2RecycleTM that helps our customers conveniently recycle their used rechargeable batteries. We have joined forces with other members of the rechargeable battery industry to fund the program which educates the public on the benefit of recycling rechargeable batteries – batteries commonly found in digital cameras and other portable electronic products. When a rechargeable battery can no longer hold a charge, it can and should be recycled. You simply drop off your used rechargeable batteries at participating retail stores or community collection sites for recycling.

The Call2Recycle program is operated by the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Cooperation (RBRC), and industry-initiated, non-profit public service organization. The program is funded through the licensing of RBRC’s EPA-certified Battery Recycling Seals, a label depicting a battery surrounded by three chasing arrows.

To learn more about the Call2Recycle program, visit their website at www.call2recycle.org or call toll free 800-8-BATTERY or 877-2-RECYCLE.

Eastman Kodak Company discontinued the sale of nickel cadmium (NiCd) batteries in 2000. Spent NiCd batteries contain the heavy metal cadmium, and are regulated as hazardous waste by the U.S. federal government. Although certain small generators and households can dispose of these batteries through the municipal solid waste program, NiCd collection and recycling programs are well established. In addition, many municipalities have implemented a collection and recycling program through the household hazardous waste collection program.

Unlike NiCd batteries, nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries and Lithium ion (Li-ion) batteries contain no hazardous constituents pursuant to existing U.S. federal hazardous waste laws, and therefore are not regulated as hazardous waste. While these batteries can be discarded through the municipal solid waste program, NiMH and Li-ion collection and recycling programs are well established. In addition, many municipalities have implemented a collection and recycling program through the household hazardous waste collection program.