The Association of Battery Recyclers (ABR) represents the companies and thousands of hard-working, essential employees who solve an unseen problem: Responsibly recycling the more than 160 million used lead batteries that our nation disposes of each year. Instead of filling landfills, the recycling industry turns discarded lead battery components into highly valuable, raw materials that fuel the domestic manufacturing of new, sustainable lead batteries, contributing to a cleaner and more resilient energy future.
We’re excited to unveil our latest video, “Circular Economy Spotlight: The Sustainable Life of Lead Batteries.” Explore how lead batteries play a crucial role in the domestic supply chain, providing essential materials for manufacturing new batteries. Dive into the journey of a lead battery from design to recycling and reuse, and see how this sustainable approach minimizes waste and powers a greener future.
The future of sustainable energy starts with battery recycling! Discover how the lead battery industry is reducing waste, conserving resources, and powering the U.S. economy.
ABR members uphold rigorous standards in a closed-loop system to ensure environmental and workforce safety. Through strict, eco-friendly practices, they sustain a responsible circular economy for the lead battery industry — protecting vital resources, supporting domestic manufacturing, and promoting a greener future.
We follow the highest standards for environmentally responsible recycling and exemplify a circular economy.
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The health, safety and well-being of our employees and communities is our top priority.
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We’re committed to environmental health and safety, supporting stronger communities and a more sustainable future.
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Our innovative, modern recycling facilities provide critical services with significant impact.
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99%
Recycling Rate
Lead batteries have the highest collection and recycling rate of any type of battery.
#1
Recycled Product
Lead batteries are the most recycled consumer product in the U.S.
+160M
Recycled Annually
The number of lead batteries kept from landfills in the U.S.
59%
Domestic Fulfillment
The amount of lead demand met by U.S. lead battery recyclers.
