Battery Recycling in Chicago, Illinois
Recycle Technologies provides battery recycling services to businesses in the Chicago area.
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 scheduled commercial pickups rather than a licensed facility located in the city itself.
Chicago Is a Service Area, Not a Facility
Recycle Technologies does not have a licensed recycling plant, warehouse, or processing center in Chicago.
Businesses in Chicago can use Recycle Technologies’ services through commercial pickup in the Chicago area. Businesses can arrange service for spent battery inventory and larger recycling needs.
Chicago Location and Service Information
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Phone
- (800) 969-5166
- 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 Batteries
Standard alkaline and zinc batteries.
Lithium-Ion & Lead-Acid Batteries
Rechargeable lithium-ion packs and sealed lead-acid batteries.
Nickel-Cadmium & Button Cell Batteries
NiCd batteries and small button-cell batteries.
EV, Power Tool & Backup Batteries
Electric 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
Collection
Items are collected only through commercial pickup in the Chicago area.
Sorting and Processing
Once 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.
Recycling and Material Recovery
Sorting 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.
Documentation
Recycle 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 Experience
Recycle Technologies has operated since 1993.
Commercial Pickup
Chicago businesses can use our pickup services in the Chicago area.
In-House Processing
Batteries are sorted and processed directly at Recycle Technologies' own Minnesota and Wisconsin facilities rather than through an outside broker.
Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
Recycle Technologies, Inc. is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) through the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), North Central MSDC.
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, lithium-ion, lead-acid, nickel-cadmium, button cell, EV, power tool, and backup batteries.
- Yes. Chicago businesses can request a quote or schedule a commercial pickup for spent batteries, including power tool, backup, and EV battery packs and larger volumes of accumulated battery inventory.
- Batteries are sorted by type and processed at Recycle Technologies' own Minnesota and Wisconsin facilities according to each chemistry's specific handling requirements. This reduces waste sent to landfills and keeps hazardous elements 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. Request a quote or schedule a pickup to get started, or call (800) 969-5166 to speak with the commercial team.
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.
Or call 800-969-5166 to speak with the commercial team.
Recycle Technologies has served businesses across the Midwest since 1993.