Recycling Batteries and Cell Phones

RadioShack is committed to conducting business operations in an environmentally responsible manner. We are always looking for ways to do more. We know that working to conserve natural resources is simply common sense now and for generations to come.

If It's a Rechargeable Battery, Recycle It at The Shack!

RadioShack is proud to be the first national retailer to partner with the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC, which operates Call2Recycle). The Shack recycles more batteries than any other electronics retailer. We have collected nearly 5 million pounds of batteries since 1994.

Through our partnership with the RBRC, consumers can drop off rechargeable batteries for recycling, at thousands of convenient RadioShack locations in the United States, at no cost. Recycling rechargeable batteries helps save natural resources and keeps recyclable batteries out of waste landfills.

If it’s rechargeable, you can recycle it. The following rechargeable battery chemistries can be recycled: Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, Li-ion, Ni-Zn, and Pb*. Rechargeable batteries are commonly found in cordless power tools, cellular and cordless phones, laptop computers, digital cameras, two-way radios, camcorders, and remote control toys. Call2Recycle program does not accept alkaline, lithium non-rechargeable, or wet-cell batteries.

*weighing up to 11lbs/5kg per battery

The Shack Makes It Easy to Recycle Your Old Cell Phone

Now, in addition to recycling your rechargeable batteries at RadioShack stores and participating RadioShack dealers, you can bring in your old cell phone for recycling, too. By recycling old cell phones, consumers can help keep unwanted materials out of landfills and preserve natural resources. All wireless phones — regardless of condition and with or without chargers — will be accepted. Phones collected through the RBRC's Call2Recycle program will be refurbished and resold when possible. For every cell phone collected at a RadioShack store location, and subsequently refurbished and resold, RadioShack will donate $1 to LIVESTRONG.

Traveling with Batteries

When you fly with battery-powered hobby items, toys, or equipment, check out SafeTravel.dot.gov. This site is managed by the U.S. Department ofTransportation (D.O.T.) along with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), airlines, and others, to bring air travelers safety tips for flying with batteries.