The Association of Battery Recyclers (ABR) represents the companies and thousands of essential workers who make America’s lead battery circular economy possible. Every year more than 160 million used lead batteries are responsibly recycled — kept out of landfills and transformed into valuable raw materials that fuel domestic battery manufacturing, support jobs, and strengthen a more resilient, sustainable energy infrastructure.
Watch “Circular Economy Spotlight: The Sustainable Life of Lead Batteries” to see how lead batteries move through a proven, closed-loop system, from collection to recycling to manufacturing new batteries. This video highlights how nearly every component is recovered and reused, supporting sustainability and the domestic supply chain. Learn more about how the lead battery recycling process works and why it is a model for circular manufacturing in the United States.
Across the U.S., used lead batteries are collected and recycled safely and responsibly. A remarkable 99% of lead batteries are recycled, providing 70% of total U.S. lead demand, including battery manufacturing.
As a U.S. critical mineral, recycling lead keeps supply domestic, strengthens the circular economy, and supports American manufacturing.
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.
70%
Domestic Fulfillment
The amount of lead demand met by U.S. lead battery recyclers.
