Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
Charging ahead
Demand for battery recycling will continue to benefit from federal and state environmental regulations. As state battery recycling legislation gains traction, the industry will experience growth. Further, growing demand for rechargeable batteries in consumer products and the widening electric and hybrid car market will increase the number of recyclable batteries that industry operators will handle.... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry Locations Chapter
There are roughly 890 battery recycling establishments in the United States. This number includes all the collection, sorting, processing and recovery facilities that are directly owned by battery recycling firms. The figure excludes locations, such as retail electronics stores and automotive shops, which accept used batteries for recycling because industry operators do not directly own these locations. The location of battery recycling establishments and activity in the United States largely reflects the size and distribution of the population and of economic activity. Other factors include the structure of the local economy, the regulations associated with battery recycling in the state and the relative location of major markets, such as battery manufacturers... purchase to read more