The Battery Network’s 2025 Impact: 9.3 Million Pounds Recycled Across the U.S.
MONTREAL (RecyclingMonster): The Battery Network significantly expanded its battery recycling efforts across the U.S. in 2025. It collected a record 9.3 million pounds of used batteries during the year.
This milestone underscores how dedicated battery collection and producer responsibility programs are reshaping end-of-life management for batteries, a trend closely tracked on the RecyclingMonster recycling and scrap information platform.
Household Battery Recycling Drives the Bulk of Volumes
According to its 2025 Impact Report, household battery recycling remained the largest contributor, accounting for 9.2 million pounds of the total volume.
This included 6.4 million pounds of rechargeable batteries and 2.8 million pounds of single-use batteries, reflecting strong participation in household drop-off programs nationwide.
High-Energy and E-Bike Programs Expand Coverage
A recently launched collection initiative for high-energy batteries recovered more than 60,000 pounds through over 1,800 collection sites.
Meanwhile, its nationwide e-bike battery recycling program collected approximately 50,000 pounds, significantly higher by 14% compared to the previous year.
Network Growth Places Drop-Off Sites Within Reach of Most Americans
During 2025, The Battery Network added 3,195 new collection sites, bringing its nationwide network to more than 20,000 locations.
As a result, nearly 80% of Americans now live within 15 miles of a household battery recycling drop-off point, improving convenience and safety for consumers looking to recycle batteries responsibly.
Education, Partnerships, and Expanded Responsibilities
During the year, The Battery Network was engaged in various public education campaigns aimed at promoting safe battery disposal.
It also partnered with industry partners and schools to raise awareness about battery recycling and fire prevention, helping communities understand the risks of improper battery disposal.
The organization noted that its responsibilities now extend beyond collection to include producer responsibility programs, transportation services, business partnerships, and recycling operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pounds of batteries did The Battery Network collect in 2025?
The Battery Network collected a record 9.3 million pounds of used batteries in 2025.
What share of the 2025 total came from household battery recycling?
Household battery recycling contributed 9.2 million pounds, including 6.4 million pounds of rechargeable batteries and 2.8 million pounds of single-use batteries.
How much did high-energy and e-bike battery programs collect?
The high-energy battery initiative recovered more than 60,000 pounds, while the e-bike battery recycling program collected approximately 50,000 pounds, up 14% from the prior year.
How many collection sites does The Battery Network operate?
After adding 3,195 new sites in 2025, the network now includes more than 20,000 collection locations.
What additional responsibilities does The Battery Network have beyond collection?
Its responsibilities extend to producer responsibility programs, transportation services, business partnerships, recycling operations, and public education campaigns on safe battery disposal and fire prevention.
Market Relevance
The Battery Network’s 2025 performance highlights how large-scale battery collection and producer responsibility programs are expanding access, improving safety, and supporting material recovery, setting important benchmarks for battery recycling infrastructure across the U.S.
