Patrick & Robinson recently joined a recycling program and we invite you to participate. You probably know that you can’t just throw your nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries in the trash in Florida (other states have differing laws), but they’re recyclable along with other rechargeable batteries.

We use a number of rechargeable batteries in our office and can’t always dispose of them easily, so we’ve joined Call2Recycle (an authorized collection center) to dispose of these batteries in a manner that doesn’t hurt our environment.

All the items collected are refurbished or recycled to create other types of materials; nothing goes into landfills. The advantage of Patrick &Robinson becoming a collection center rather than just recycling our own waste is that we can provide an easy (and free) way for you to join us.

What are we collecting? 

Rechargeable batteries only: Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, Li-ion, Ni-Zn and small sealed lead (maximum 11lbs). 

Cell phones: any size, make, model, age, digital or analog, with or without battery.  Data from the phones will be erased, but for your security and peace of mind we encourage you to erase your own data before bringing us the phone. Please note that we can’t take any phones other than cell (no household cordless phones, two-way radios, pagers, etc.). 

How should you get your items to us?

This program will be ongoing, so stop by any time. Of course, if you need some tax planning or if there are any other services we can provide for you, maybe you can save time (and gas) and save yourself some green ($) while helping the environment.

If you would like more information about Call2Recycle or the recycling program you can find it at www.call2recycle.org.

Filed under: General by Lynn Barwell