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Local Battery Celebrates Earth Day with Battery Recycling Program

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BRADENTON – In honor of Earth Day, Discount Battery Supply is asking customers to join the company in its efforts to keep rechargeable batteries and cell phones out of landfills. Discount Battery Supply serves as a collection site for Call2Recycle¨, North America’s only free rechargeable battery and cell phone collection program, making recycling of these items convenient for both customers and employees. Since joining the program in 2010, Discount Battery Supply has collected more than 4,000 pounds of rechargeable batteries.

”Participating in a battery recycling program is one important way that businesses can advance their green business practices and make their organization more sustainable,“ said Carl Smith, president and CEO of Call2Recycle. ”Discount Battery Supply is among the more than 30,000 North American businesses and communities that incorporate battery recycling into its environmental initiatives, contributing to a cleaner environment and healthier, safer communities.“ 

”Every day is Earth Day to us“ said George Hall, owner of Discount Battery Supply. Recycling is not only important today, but it will impact our future. 

Rechargeable batteries are a long-lasting, eco-friendly power source for many electronic devices, including laptop computers, cell phones, digital cameras and cordless power tools.  To learn more about the importance and ease of battery recycling, visit call2recycle.org

Discount Battery Supply is located at 1127 53rd Ave W, Bradenton and can be reached at 941-896-3979. 

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