PeopleForBikes, in partnership with Call2Recycle and dozens of bike industry leaders, is proud to announce several significant milestones for its e-bike battery recycling program. Since launching two years ago, the joint program facilitated the collection and recycling of 85,000 pounds of e-bike batteries with the recruitment of more than 2,100 retail drop-off locations nationwide.
As the first comprehensive e-bike battery recycling program in the U.S., the program sets a precedent for sustainable practices and environmental stewardship and serves as a model for cities and states to adopt their own programs.
The e-bike battery recycling program is supported by more than 50 leading bicycle industry companies. The program strives to divert harmful materials from landfills, promote a circular economy, and make recycling more convenient for consumers in all 50 states.
Participating companies proactively position their brand to comply with increasing state-level legislation mandating lithium-ion battery recycling. Existing bills in Washington, Illinois, Vermont, and Washington, D.C. establish regulations requiring brands to recapture end-of-life batteries and the e-bike battery recycling program meets those requirements.
“While there is more work to be done, we are immensely proud of the progress made through the battery recycling program. This initiative exemplifies PeopleForBikes’ commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability within the bicycle industry,” said Jenn Dice, president and CEO of PeopleForBikes. “The program offers brands and consumers a proactive solution to battery recycling as more cities and states across the country look to address and legislate e-bike battery safety."
“The bicycle industry’s leadership in battery recycling has pushed other industries to follow suit,” said Rob Latham, e-bike program manager at Call2Recycle. “The vast network of drop-off locations and participating manufacturers is a clear indication of the program’s success.”
For more information about the e-bike battery recycling program and how to join as a participating company, please visit hungryforbatteries.org or contact ebikeprogram@call2recycle.org.
PeopleForBikes and Call2Recycle extend their gratitude to the current participating brands:
- BCycle
- Benno
- Bianchi
- Bosch
- Breezer
- Brompton Bicycles
- BULLS Bikes USA
- Bunch Bikes
- Cannondale
- Cervelo
- Co-Op Cycles
- CUBE
- Devinci
- Diamondback
- Electra
- Evil Bikes
EVO - Fazua
- Flyer by Radio Flyer
- Fuji
- Gazelle
- Giant Bicycles
- GoCycle
- iZiP
- Kona – The Bicycle Group
- Liv Cycling
- Mahle Smart Systems
- Marin
- Momentum
- Norco Bicycles
- Pivot Cycles
- Praxis
- Priority Bicycles
- Pure Cycles
- PWR
- Redline
- Riese and Mueller
- Rocky Mountain Bicycles
- Salsa Cycles
- Santa Cruz Bicycles
- Shimano North America Bicycle
- Specialized Bicycle Components
- Stromer
- Sun Bicycles
- Sun Seeker
- Surly
- TandemEZ
- Tern Bicycles
- TQ
- Trek Bicycle Corporation
- Tuesday
- Urban Arrow
- Vvolt
- Yamaha
- Yeti Cycles
- Yuba
PeopleForBikes is the U.S. bicycle industry’s trade association and a national advocacy nonprofit representing more than 325 bicycle industry supplier members and nearly 1.4 million individuals. Through our three areas of influence — infrastructure, policy, and participation — we accelerate the construction of safe, fun, and connected places to bike; advance pro-bike and pro-bike-business legislation; and reduce barriers to access and welcome more people to the joys of riding a bike. Our goal: Become the best place to ride a bike in the world. Join us at PeopleForBikes.org.
About Call2Recycle
Operating with a commitment to safety and environmental excellence, Call2Recycle is the country’s premier battery collection, logistics, and recycling program. Founded in 1994, the not-for-profit organization has safely and responsibly collected and recycled 140 million pounds of batteries across the U.S. Visit us at call2recycle.org.
