Call2Recycle Partners with CSWD and Earth Rangers for Battery Blitz School Contest

Battery Recycling Contest Inspires Students to Promote Sustainability and Recover Valuable Materials

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ATLANTA, Ga. — Call2Recycle, the nation’s largest consumer battery stewardship and collection program, is partnering with the Chittenden Solid Waste District (CSWD) and Earth Rangers to host a battery collection contest for schools across Vermont. The Battery Blitz School Mission combines environmental action with friendly competition to bring together young students, teachers, and community members with the united act of collecting and recycling used batteries from home and school. The contest begins on January 20, 2025, and runs until February 18, 2025.

As of July 1, 2024, all batteries are banned from the landfill in Vermont. The Battery Blitz School Mission aims to raise awareness about the impact of battery waste on the environment. Batteries that aren’t properly recycled can leak toxic materials, endangering local wildlife and ecosystems. By collecting used batteries—whether single-use or rechargeable and under 11 pounds—students and community members can help protect their environment and waterways all while recovering valuable materials that can be reused in creating new products like batteries, golf clubs, and stainless steel cookware.

“This contest is about more than just recycling,” said Leo Raudys, President & CEO of Call2Recycle. “By participating in this mission, students are stepping into the role of environmental stewards and learning how a circular economy works. Small actions like battery recycling keep hazardous materials out of the environment and show students how valuable materials can be continuously repurposed. We hope this program inspires the next generation to carry these practices forward.”

“The collaboration between CSWD, Call2Recycle, and Earth Rangers underscores our unwavering commitment to exploring innovative solutions that make it easier for our community to recycle responsibly and manage waste effectively,” said Sarah Reeves, CSWD Executive Director. “By joining forces, we’re not only addressing critical environmental challenges but also empowering students to be active participants in protecting our planet for future generations.”

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