Since 1999, The Home Depot has partnered with Call2Recycle, a nonprofit battery stewardship organization, to provide customers with a simple and responsible way to recycle their used rechargeable batteries. As the world’s largest home improvement retailer, The Home Depot sells a wide variety of battery-powered products, making it a natural partner for Call2Recycle’s in-store battery collection program.
Through this partnership, The Home Depot has helped recycle more than 17 million pounds of rechargeable batteries to date, with over one million pounds collected in 2024 alone. By offering in-store recycling, The Home Depot makes sustainable waste management more accessible to customers, helping keep batteries out of landfills while recovering valuable materials like nickel and lead for reuse.
How the In-Store Battery Recycling Program Works
Recycling batteries at The Home Depot is easy. Customers can drop off their rechargeable batteries (up to 11 pounds) that are commonly found in power tools and flashlights at designated recycling bins in U.S. stores.
Most Home Depot stores have Call2Recycle collection kiosks located near the store entrance or at the Customer Service Desk. However, battery recycling bin locations may vary, so customers are encouraged to ask a store associate for assistance.
There are no strict limits on how many rechargeable batteries a customer can drop off, but Call2Recycle encourages consumers to bring in one to four batteries at a time to ensure smooth collection and storage.
Creating a Circular Economy
The Home Depot’s battery recycling program aligns with its broader sustainability goals by promoting a circular economy in which materials are reused rather than discarded. The life cycle of batteries follows a sustainable flow:
This closed-loop system reduces waste and conserves valuable resources, reducing the need for new material extraction and lowering environmental impact.
Addressing Customer Awareness and Misconceptions
One of the biggest challenges in rechargeable battery recycling is customer awareness. Many people don’t realize that rechargeable batteries should not be thrown in the trash, as they can pose safety and environmental risks. Even depleted batteries can hold a residual charge, making proper recycling crucial.
To combat these misconceptions, The Home Depot works to educate customers through signage at collection stations, online resources like the EPA and in-store staff guidance. Battery recycling is also listed as a service on The Home Depot’s website, making it easy for customers to find their nearest drop-off location.
How Customers Can Get Involved
Customers can keep their spent rechargeable batteries in a plastic container (avoiding metal) up to six months between trips to a recycling location. By making battery recycling accessible, The Home Depot and Call2Recycle are helping customers take small, meaningful actions that make a significant environmental impact.
Recycle Your Batteries at The Home Depot Today!
Visit your local Home Depot store and drop off your rechargeable batteries at a Call2Recycle collection station. Together, we can keep harmful waste out of landfills and build a more sustainable future, one battery at a time.
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