(2015) Battery Recycling/Disposal: Solid Waste Section, August 17, 2015. Natural Resources, Department of
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Abstract
Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), consumers use an average of six wireless products in their daily lives and cell phones are replaced every 18 to 24 months, all of which contain batteries. The US Environmental Protection Agency estimates that there are currently 100 million cell phones ready for end of life management. This adds up to a considerable waste stream issue.
| Item Type: | Departmental Report |
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| Keywords: | Sanitary, battery disposal, battery recycling, battery |
| Subjects: | Natural resources and environment Natural resources and environment > Waste disposal and hazardous sites Natural resources and environment > Waste disposal and hazardous sites > Landfills |
| ID Code: | 34998 |
| Deposited By: | Margaret Barr |
| Deposited On: | 28 Dec 2020 19:33 |
| Last Modified: | 28 Dec 2020 19:33 |
| URI: | https://publications.iowa.gov/id/eprint/34998 |