battery disposal

Batteries operate when heavy metals, such as such as mercury, lead, cadmium, and nickel within the battery react with chemical electrolytes to produce power. Thus, batteries pose a potential environmental problem and need to be processed correctly to assure heavy metals are not landfilled and properly recycled.

eForce provides recycling services for most battery types and for simplicity has identified battery types below for reference.

epa guidelines
battery type definitions  
handling & shipping requirements

Type 2 Batteries

Lithium Ion, NiCad, Nickel Metal Hydride, Zinc Air, Zinc Carbon.

Not sure what battery type you have? Battery definitions can be found here.
Type 1 Batteries

Alkaline Sealed Cells & Battery Packs.

Not sure what battery type you have? Battery definitions can be found here.
Type 3 Batteries

Lead acid batteries

Not sure what battery type you have? Battery definitions can be found here.
Type 4 Batteries

Lithium Metal, Magnesium Metal, Zinc Chloride.

Not sure what battery type you have? Battery definitions can be found here.
a glimpse of eForce

- founders recycling at facility since 1982
- corporate office located in Philadelphia, PA
- PA DEP approved
- R2, e-Stewards and ISO 14001 certified
- EPA Sustainability Partnership Program Member
eForce service offerings

- universal waste (batteries, fluorescents, mercury, electronics)
- paper, cardboard, cans, bottles
- office furniture and equipment
- construction and demolition materials
- carpeting, paint, pallets

Corporate Headquarters:
3114 Grays Ferry Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19146
t:866.468.6935