Edison Nonprofit Recycles Nearly One Million Batteries
Founded in 2019, Recycle My Battery manages a nationwide network of collection bins to prevent hazardous waste fires.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Philanthropy
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Since its founding in June 2019, the Edison-based nonprofit Recycle My Battery has successfully recycled 900,000 used batteries. The organization aims to mitigate environmental hazards through a network of over 1,800 collection bins placed in schools and public facilities.
Why it matters
The initiative began after founder Sri Nihal Tammana witnessed a television report detailing a battery-related fire at a waste facility. The organization now focuses on educating the public on safe disposal to prevent similar incidents.
The organization manages a network of 1,800 certified collection bins and reports an educational reach exceeding 85 million people. Its volunteer force consists of more than 1,000 youth across the country.
The players
Sri Nihal Tammana
He is the founder of Recycle My Battery who initiated the program to improve battery disposal safety.
Recycle My Battery
This nonprofit organization based in Edison coordinates battery recycling education and collection efforts.
Call2Recycle
This organization partners with local groups to provide certified battery collection infrastructure.
Woodbrook Elementary School
This educational facility in Edison served as the site for the group's record-setting battery line event.
The details
Recycle My Battery partners with Call2Recycle to provide collection infrastructure, while its Battery Challenge program encourages classroom competition. In October 2023, the nonprofit secured a Guinness World Record at Woodbrook Elementary School by lining up 31,204 used batteries with the help of 90 volunteers.
Timeline
Sri Nihal Tammana founded the nonprofit in 2019.
Operations officially launched in June 2019.
The EPA recognized the organization in 2021.
The group set a Guinness World Record on October 7, 2023.
Market Landscape
This effort follows the precedent set by the 2023 Guinness World Record for the longest line of batteries, which served to draw national attention to the importance of proper battery recycling. The organization continues to expand its reach by engaging local schools and community centers in waste reduction initiatives.
Local residents can utilize the nonprofit's collection bins at libraries and schools to dispose of used batteries safely. This program provides a free and accessible way to manage household hazardous waste without needing to travel to specialized processing centers.
The takeaway
Properly disposing of used batteries is a simple action that significantly reduces the risk of fires in waste management facilities. Families can participate by identifying local drop-off points through the organization's network to support sustainable community practices.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by ECOticias.
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