Battery Recycling in Chicago, Illinois
Schedule a Battery Recycling PickupRecycle Technologies provides battery recycling services to businesses in the Chicago area.
Recycle Technologies does not operate a facility or drop-off point in Chicago. Businesses in the Chicago area are served through scheduled commercial pickup. Residents and small-volume customers can recycle batteries through the mail-in program, which ships to the company’s certified facilities.
Battery Recycling Services in Chicago
Recycle Technologies is a Midwest-based recycling and shredding company that has handled battery recycling from its own R2v3-certified Minnesota and Wisconsin facilities since 1993, rather than through a broker.
In Chicago, the company serves business customers through expanded operations rather than a licensed facility located in the city itself.
Chicago Location and Service Information
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Service Area
- Chicago and surrounding areas
- Commercial customers
- Scheduled pickup
- Residents and small quantities
- Mail-in program
- Nearest facility
- New Berlin, Wisconsin
What We Accept
Recycle Technologies accepts a broad range of battery types, including:
Alkaline & Zinc BatteriesStandard alkaline and zinc batteries.
Lithium-Ion & Lead-Acid BatteriesRechargeable lithium-ion packs and sealed lead-acid batteries.
Nickel-Cadmium & Button Cell BatteriesNiCd batteries and small button-cell batteries.
EV, Power Tool & Backup BatteriesElectric vehicle batteries, Tesla batteries, power tool packs, and battery backup units.
Recycle Technologies also handles other battery types, including mercury oxide batteries, on a case-by-case basis. If your batteries aren’t listed here, reach out and describe what you need to recycle.
Battery Recycling for Chicago Businesses
Businesses in the Chicago area can arrange battery recycling for retired IT equipment, facilities, and fleet operations. This includes:
- Spent alkaline, lithium-ion, and lead-acid batteries from office and IT equipment
- Power tool, backup, and EV battery packs
- Larger volumes of accumulated battery inventory
Illinois law restricts businesses from disposing of certain battery types with regular trash, making a documented recycling partner relevant for both compliance and sustainability.
To arrange service, businesses can request a quote or schedule a commercial pickup.
Battery Recycling for Chicago Residents
Recycle Technologies does not offer residential pickup or drop-off in Chicago. Chicago residents can use the mail-in program by ordering a prepaid battery recycling kit, taping the battery terminals, and shipping the batteries to Recycle Technologies for certified processing.
How Battery Recycling Works
- 1Collection or Drop-OffItems are collected either through commercial pickup or dropped off at this Chicago-area location.
- 2Sorting and ProcessingOnce batteries are received, trained staff sort and separate them by type before processing at Recycle Technologies’ Minnesota and Wisconsin facilities. Battery terminals should be covered before shipping or storage to reduce the risk of fire.
- 3Recycling and Material RecoverySorting batteries by type allows each battery chemistry to be processed according to its specific handling requirements, reducing waste sent to landfills and keeping hazardous elements out of the environment.
- 4DocumentationRecycle Technologies provides recycling documentation as part of its certified process, supporting businesses that need records for compliance or internal reporting.
Why Recycle Technologies for Battery Recycling
Over 30 Years of ExperienceRecycle Technologies has operated since 1993.
Commercial Pickup and Drop-OffChicago businesses can use pickup or drop-off at this location.
In-House ProcessingBatteries are sorted and processed directly at Recycle Technologies’ own Minnesota and Wisconsin facilities rather than through an outside broker.
Minority-OwnedRecycle Technologies is the only minority-owned document destruction and recycling company in the Midwest region.
Local Chicago Recycling Information
Illinois state law generally restricts businesses from disposing of certain battery types in regular trash. Chicago businesses should confirm the current local rules with the City of Chicago before disposing of batteries, as specific requirements can change.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Alkaline and zinc batteries, lithium-ion and sealed lead-acid batteries, nickel-cadmium and button cell batteries, and EV, power tool and backup batteries. Other types, including mercury oxide batteries, are handled on a case-by-case basis.
- Yes. Businesses in the Chicago area are served through scheduled commercial pickup. Request a quote or call (800) 969-5166 to arrange one.
- No. Batteries are sorted by chemistry and processed at Recycle Technologies’ own R2v3-certified Minnesota and Wisconsin facilities, so each type is handled to its specific requirements and hazardous elements stay out of the environment.
- Yes. Recycle Technologies provides recycling documentation as part of its certified process, supporting businesses that need records for compliance or internal reporting.
- Most Chicago pickups are scheduled within a few business days. Tell us what you have and where it is, and our team will confirm the earliest available date.
Schedule Battery Recycling for Your Chicago Business
Recycle Technologies picks up spent batteries from offices, warehouses, data centers, and fleet operations across the Chicago area, then processes them at its own R2v3 certified facilities and provides documentation for your records.
Tell us what you have and where it is. Most Chicago pickups are scheduled within a few business days.
Phone: 800-969-5166Call: 800-969-5166
Recycle Technologies has served businesses across the Midwest since 1993.