Call2Recycle

What Call2Recycle does

The Battery Network, formerly Call2Recycle, is the largest product stewardship organization for batteries and cellphones in North America, founded in 1994 (with Canadian operations launched in 1997) and headquartered in Atlanta, GA. It operates as a non-profit stewardship program serving two primary customer segments: (1) battery manufacturers, brand owners, and importers ("stewards") who pay membership fees for regulatory compliance and end-of-life battery management, and (2) consumers, municipalities, and retailers who gain access to a network of 20,000+ drop-off locations across the US and 2,000+ across Canada. The organization holds stewardship mandates across six US jurisdictions (CT, IL, NY, VT, WA, DC), and has cumulatively recycled 175M+ pounds of batteries and recovered 87,500+ tons of material.

Its core technology stack consists of collection logistics infrastructure delivered through three operational platforms: the Collection Hub (collection-partner shipment and operations management), the Steward Portal / GreenTrax (steward compliance reporting and enrollment, including bulk shipping), and OneDrum (collection management resource). A newer smart-collection-container deployment in Alberta adds IoT-based capacity and temperature monitoring to mitigate damaged-battery fire risk. The product surface spans consumer-facing tools (drop-off locator, educational content, Safety Supplies Store), collection-partner enablement (enrollment, prepaid shipping, certification/audit), and steward services (state-specific compliance reporting under CT, IL, NY, VT, WA, DC EPR laws; dedicated EV, high-energy, and e-bike battery programs; participation in closed-loop supply chains via the American Battery Technology Company partnership).

Revenue is generated primarily through steward membership and recurring fees for multi-state EPR compliance, supplemented by managed-services revenue from collection partners (prepaid labels, shipping supplies, pickup logistics) and ancillary product revenue from the Safety Supplies Store. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is structured on a quote/membership basis varying by steward volume and state requirements. The go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales to battery manufacturers and brand owners with indirect distribution through retail collection partners and municipalities that host drop-off sites. As of January 2026, the organization rebranded from Call2Recycle to The Battery Network to reflect its expanded scope across the full battery lifecycle.

Name

Call2Recycle

Legal name

The Battery Network

Website

https://call2recycle.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Battery Network (formerly Call2Recycle) is North America's largest battery and cellphone product stewardship program, serving 250+ manufacturer stewards with multi-state regulatory compliance services and operating 20,000+ consumer drop-off locations across the US and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Battery Recycling Stewardship

NAICS

Waste Collection (56211)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Collection, Logistics & Reverse Supply Chain (Transport, Sorting, Tracking) (EUAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Compliance, EPR & Battery Passport Services (Regulatory Reporting, Traceability, Audits) (EUAFACAJ), Battery Second-Life, Testing & Repurposing (EV-to-Stationary) (EUAIAIAK)

Keywords

• Battery recycling program
• Product stewardship services
• Battery compliance reporting
• Collection network logistics
• E-waste recycling

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Steward Membership/Fees: Battery manufacturers and brand owners (stewards) pay membership fees to join The Battery Network program, which provides compliance with state recycling laws, logistics support, and end-of-life battery management services
2. Collection Logistics Services: Fees from collection partners for logistics support, shipping supplies, prepaid labels, and pickup services to facilitate battery recycling from drop-off locations to processing facilities

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Call2Recycle (now The Battery Network) operates a nationwide battery and cellphone recycling stewardship program. It enrolls battery manufacturers and brand owners as stewards to fund the program, manages 20,000+ consumer drop-off locations, and provides compliant logistics for transporting collected batteries to certified processors for material recovery.

Product overview

The Battery Network (formerly Call2Recycle) operates a nationwide battery collection and recycling ecosystem consisting of collection partner networks, steward compliance platforms, consumer drop-off locator services, and specialized programs for different battery types. The core infrastructure includes the Collection Hub and Steward Portal for B2B operations, combined with consumer-facing drop-off locations and an online locator tool. Specialized programs address specific segments including e-bike batteries, high-energy batteries, and EV batteries, while the Canadian Recycle Your Batteries program expands reach internationally. The company also offers safety supplies through its online store.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Collection Hub Online portal for collection partners (municipalities, retailers, businesses) to enroll as drop-off sites, manage battery recycling operations, track shipments, and access program resources.
• Steward Portal
• Bulk Shipping Portal
• Drop-off Locator
• E-Bike Battery Recycling Program
• High Energy Battery Program
• EV Battery Recycling Program
• Recycle Your Batteries, Canada! National battery recycling program in Canada offering household and business drop-off locations, smart collection containers, and proactive pickup services across Canadian provinces.
• Safety Supplies Store
• Battery Steward Membership Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 175 million pounds of batteries recycled
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Recycle NBcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Call2Recycle partnered with Recycle NB, communities, and retailers to expand battery collection across New Brunswick province, supporting the province's Strategic Action Plan for Solid Waste Management.
• Recycle NBcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026Strategic partnership with Recycle NB for provincewide battery recycling program expansion across New Brunswick, providing new drop-off locations and public education efforts.
• Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Battery Network co-chairs the Responsible Battery Work Group within the Suppliers Partnership for the Environment, developing guidance documents on EV battery safe handling and storage. The work group includes major automotive OEMs and battery value chain companies collaborating on industry standards.
• Blue Whale MaterialscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-chairs the Responsible Battery Work Group alongside The Battery Network, working on EV battery safe handling guidance documents.
• American Battery Technology Company (ABTC)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerABTC has partnered with Call2Recycle/The Battery Network as part of its domestic, closed-loop battery materials supply chain. ABTC is developing an integrated lithium mine and refinery in Nevada and has secured a $144 million DOE grant, with Call2Recycle supporting battery recycling and material recovery.
• BASFflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerBASF is listed as a supply chain partner in ABTC's closed-loop battery materials supply chain initiative that includes Call2Recycle/The Battery Network for recycling services.
• RenewanceflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerRenewance is a supply chain partner in ABTC's domestic battery materials initiative, working with Call2Recycle/The Battery Network as part of the closed-loop battery supply chain ecosystem.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Ascend Elements: Lithium-ion battery recycling and cathode material producer; intersects on EV battery recovery and closed-loop critical-materials supply chain.
• ERI (Electronic Recyclers International): Nationwide e-waste and electronics recycler with collection logistics and stewardship programs; overlaps on reverse-supply-chain collection including batteries.

Direct peers

• Cirba Solutions: End-to-end battery collection, logistics, and recycling company across North America; directly overlaps with the network's collection and reverse-supply-chain role for consumer and EV batteries.
• Retriev Technologies (Battery Solutions): Battery collection and recycling services provider handling all battery chemistries; competes directly on collection logistics and end-of-life battery management.
• Li-Cycle: Lithium-ion battery recycler operating collection and processing (spoke-and-hub) infrastructure; overlaps in battery collection and material recovery, especially for EV and high-energy batteries.
• Redwood Materials: Battery recycling and closed-loop materials company with consumer and EV collection programs; competes on end-of-life battery recovery and critical-materials circularity.
• TerraCycle: Product stewardship and hard-to-recycle waste collection organization running brand-funded take-back programs; comparable stewardship/EPR business model applied across categories including batteries.
• MRM (Manufacturer Recycling Management): Product stewardship organization managing manufacturer-funded electronics and battery take-back compliance programs; directly comparable steward-fee-based EPR model.

Others

• American Battery Technology Company: Integrated lithium mining, refining, and battery recycling firm; a stated closed-loop supply-chain partner of the network but also a potential competitor in downstream recovery.

Broad incumbents

• Ecobat: Global battery recycling and materials company, historically lead-acid and expanding into lithium; larger incumbent overlapping on collection and recycling of batteries.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/call2recycle

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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