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 for new products.
Our commitment to safe, responsible recycling is making our communities stronger and our future more sustainable. See how in this brief video.
ABR members are proud of the rigorous standards we follow and critical services we provide through our closed-loop infrastructure.
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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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.
