Cirba Solutions, KAB Expand Battery Recycling Awareness
A new education campaign ahead of America Recycles Day aims to help Americans recycle lithium batteries safely, following research showing widespread uncertainty about proper disposal.
MONTREAL (RecyclingMonster): Battery recycling company Cirba Solutions is working with nonprofit Keep America Beautiful (KAB) to expand consumer education on safe lithium battery disposal ahead of America Recycles Day on November 15, 2026.
According to Cirba Solutions' report, The Missing Link: Consumer Awareness in the Battery Life Cycle, nearly 70% of surveyed Americans do not know where to recycle lithium batteries, while more than 60% are unsure how to recycle them properly.
The survey also found that approximately 99% of respondents use lithium-powered devices daily, highlighting the gap between widespread battery use and recycling awareness.
Battery Recycling Campaign Offers Practical Education
The partnership will promote several resources during America Recycles Month, including:
- Battery Smarts Quiz: A free interactive quiz covering battery charging, handling and recycling.
- Instructional video: Guidance on preparing used batteries for recycling.
- WeRecycle Battery Boxes: Collection solutions for used batteries.
- Community outreach: Educational materials explaining safe disposal and recycling options.
Cirba Solutions is also providing online resources to help households identify suitable battery collection channels.
Education Aims to Improve Battery Collection and Safety
The campaign is intended to make battery recycling easier to understand and encourage greater participation in dedicated collection programs.
Proper disposal is particularly important because lithium-ion batteries can create fire hazards when damaged in household waste collection or conventional recycling equipment.
Activities will continue throughout November, supporting America Recycles Month and efforts to recover valuable battery materials for reuse in manufacturing supply chains.
RecyclingMonster Industry Edge
Collection Is the Missing Link: Expanding battery recycling capacity is only part of the challenge. Recyclers also need reliable access to used batteries. Better collection awareness could help direct more material into specialized recovery systems while reducing the risk of battery fires at conventional recycling facilities.