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Battery Recycling MRI E-cycle Solutions provides a simple, cost effective way to safely recycle all battery types in an environmentally sound manner. mri.com.au 1300 439 278 dropzone.org.au Why recycle batteries • Many battery types may contain toxic substances that can pollute soil and groundwater and should be kept out of landfill. They can also be a risk to human health if not safely recovered and recycled. • Battery recycling helps to recover and recycle finite non-renewable resources. • Plastics and metals from recycled batteries can be used to make new batteries and other products. With up to 70% less energy used when reusing these materials to make new batteries. • Current recycling technologies allow all battery types to be recycled so there’s no need to store them at home or work. Most people want to recycle their old batteries rather than throw them in the rubbish. • By having battery recycling containers at work, school or home you can help your staff, students or family recycle their used batteries. Accepted batteries You can recycle all types and sizes of single-use and rechargeable batteries including A, AA, AAA, D, 9V, 6V, button cell and mobile phone batteries. Only 2.7% recycled 400 million batteries sold in Australia K K RECHARGEABLE

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Page 1: Why recycle batteries - MRI e-cycle solutions · 2019-03-07 · Why recycle batteries • Many battery types may contain toxic substances that can pollute soil and groundwater and

Battery RecyclingMRI E-cycle Solutions provides a simple, cost effective way to safelyrecycle all battery types in an environmentally sound manner.

mri.com.au1300 439 278dropzone.org.au

Why recycle batteries• Many battery types may contain toxic substances that can pollute soil and

groundwater and should be kept out of landfill. They can also be a risk to human health if not safely recovered and recycled.

• Battery recycling helps to recover and recycle finite non-renewable resources.

• Plastics and metals from recycled batteries can be used to make new batteries and other products. With up to 70% less energy used when reusing these materials to make new batteries.

• Current recycling technologies allow all battery types to be recycled so there’s no need to store them at home or work. Most people want to recycle their old batteries rather than throw them in the rubbish.

• By having battery recycling containers at work, school or home you can help your staff, students or family recycle their used batteries.

Accepted batteries You can recycle all types and sizes of single-use and rechargeable batteries including A, AA, AAA, D, 9V, 6V, button cell and mobile phone batteries.

Only 2.7% recycled

400 million batteries sold

in Australia

K K

RECHARGEABLE

K K

RECHARGEABLE

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How to get started1. Order your battery bucket/s online* www.mri.com.au/shop or call us on 1300 439 278

(includes handling instructions).

2. Your battery bucket/s and instructions will be delivered to you.

3. When the bucket is full, book a collection by calling or emailing us, just follow the instructions on the bucket.

4. MRI will come and pick it up and provide a replacement bucket if required.

5. Batteries will then be recycled with over 90% materials recovered.

6. Recycling certificates are available on request.*price includes battery bucket, delivery, pick up and recycling

mri.com.au1300 439 278dropzone.org.au

Contacting MRI

Tel: 1300 439 278Email: [email protected]: www.mri.com.auTwitter: @mriecycle

About MRI E-cycle Solutions

MRI E-cycle Solutions is one of Australia’s leading specialist e-waste and battery recyclers. We have provided nationwide collection, reuse and recycling services for over 25 years.

Licenced and certified

MRI E-cycle Solutions is independently audited and certified to all relevant industry standards including: ISO9001, ISO14001, OHAS18001, AS/NZ4801 and AS/NZ5377.

Facilities are EPA licensed.

Relevant government export permits.

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