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Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation

Who is RBRC?

Founded in 1994, the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) is a non-

profit, public service organization dedicated to the recycling of used rechargeable

batteries. Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) Lithium Ion (Li-ion) Small Sealed Lead (Pb)*

*weighing 2lbs./1 kg or less

In pursuit of its mission, RBRC began collecting cell phones in 2004.

Rechargeable batteries collected through RBRC’s program are recycled by INMETCO in Ellwood City, PA.

Cell phones collected are recycled through ReCellular.

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Who is RBRC?

RBRC…

Is a collection of environmentally-aware rechargeable battery manufacturers, OEMs, retailers, businesses, communities and public agencies who have united for the purpose of protecting the environment.

Helps manufacturers safely and legally market rechargeable batteries, and the products containing them.

Since 1996, has operated rechargeable battery collection and recycling programs throughout the U.S. (program launched in Canada in 1997)

To date, has recycled more than 42 million pounds of used rechargeable batteries

Meets stringent rechargeable battery recycling and labeling mandates for manufacturers and marketers

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How the Program is Funded: Our Licensees

RBRC is funded by the makers and manufacturers of rechargeable batteries and the products containing them, or what we call our licensees.

These product and battery manufacturers pay a license fee to apply the official RBRC Battery Recycling Seal on their rechargeable batteries. The fee can be paid by either the battery or the product manufacturer.

Over 375 licensees have contracted with the RBRC since inception of the program, including companies such as:

Apple, Black&Decker, Bosch, Braun/Oral-B/Gillette, Dell, DeWalt, Duracell (P&G), Energizer, Hewlett-Packard, Hitachi, Lenovo/IBM, LG, Makita, Motorola, Panasonic, Porter Cable, Rayovac, RIM, Samsung, Sanyo, Sony, Techtronic Industries (Milwaukee, Ryobi, Rigid, Craftsman), Toshiba, and Uniden

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Laws requiring recycling

Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd) is required by law to be recycled through a combination of Federal and State laws.

Federal Law: The Battery Act was signed into law on May 13, 1996 to phase out the use of mercury in batteries and to provide for the efficient and cost-effective collection and recycling or proper disposal of used Nickel Cadmium batteries, used Small Sealed Lead batteries, and certain other regulated batteries.

State Laws: Nine U.S. states (California, Connecticut, Florida, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, and Vermont) require industry to develop and implement a state approved rechargeable battery collection program as a requirement of selling rechargeable batteries in the state. In some states the law

is imposed on the battery manufacturers, and in others on the battery marketers.

Expanded chemistries, Lithium Ion (Li-ion), Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH), Small Sealed Lead (Pb), are required to be collected and recycled by retailers in both California and New York City. Slide 5 of 11

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Becoming a Licensee: Fee Structure

Fees are based on the number of units sold into the U.S. and Canada

Licensees provide detailed reports of units sold to RBRC

Licensee agreement permits audits, if necessary.

Licensees pay fees, and provide reports on a quarterly basis

Ni-Cd Licensee FeesBased on the cell size and weight of the battery. Higher fee than Lithium Ion and Nickel Metal Hydride

Ni-MH, Li-ion, and Pb Licensee FeesBased on the overall voltage of the battery pack. Annual CAP of $50,000

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Licensee Nickel Rebates

RBRC receives revenue from the metals reclaimed from the recycled batteries.

Rebate checks were issued from the revenue that RBRC received for nickel metal content in the Ni-Cd batteries that were recycled for years 2005 through 2007.

This was RBRC’s way of giving back to the Ni-Cd licensees that have funded the recycling program over the years.

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RBRC Recycling Plans

Who collects the batteries?

Retailers Businesses Communities Public Agencies

It’s FREE! RBRC provides all program materials at NO cost to participants:

Collection containers: boxes and bags

Pre-addressed, pre-paid shipping labels

RBRC pays for the shipping, processing and recycling.

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Making a Difference

International Reputation and Recognition

RBRC licensees, retail partners, business, community, public agency coordinators, and millions of consumers across the U.S. and Canada have joined the Call2Recycle program.

We are proud of the recognition and endorsement we receive from leading organizations such as Keep America Beautiful, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the National Recycling Coalition, and the U.S. Conference of Mayors.

RBRC also has a close association with the Battery Association of Japan, the European Portable Battery Association and the Portable Rechargeable Battery Association (USA).

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Making a Difference

More than 42 million lbs. of rechargeable batteries recovered since inception. RBRC increased collection of all rechargeable batteries by 12% in 2007.

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For More Information

RBRC1000 Parkwood CircleSuite 450Atlanta, GA 30339 USA678-419-9990www.call2recycle.org or www.rbrc.org

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