Toro, a manufacturer of outdoor environment equipment, entered a new partnership with Call2Recycle, one of the U.S.’ largest consumer battery stewardship and collection programs. Along with the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, the Power Tool Institute and other participating manufacturers, the initiative aims to ensure the safe collection and responsible recycling of high-energy batteries used to power outdoor tools and equipment.
“At The Toro Company, sustainability isn’t just a goal; it’s our very foundation,” said Tiffany Brand, senior sustainability manager at Toro. “Our commitment to sustainability extends to our participation in the High-Energy Battery Recycling program, ensuring that even as we power productivity, we do so responsibly, enriching both the land and the lives it sustains.”
To better their service, Call2Recycle has partnered with Toro, Chervon, Husqvarna, Makita, Stanley Black & Decker, Stihl and Techtronic Industries. Through this collaboration, consumers of their various brands’ products now have access to a responsible end-of-life solution for high-energy batteries.
“Thanks to the participation of our industry partners, we’re making it easier than ever for consumers to recycle their high-energy batteries with the launch of our new program,” said Call2Recycle CEO Leo Raudys. “Together, with brands consumers know and love, we’ve created a process to conveniently and seamlessly collect, assess, ship and process these recyclable batteries that are increasingly common in everyday products. Call2Recycle applauds the collaboration and commitment of our partners, whose dedication to safety and environmental stewardship is paving the way for a circular future.”
As the prevalence of battery-powered products increases, so does the amount of energy needed to power them. Many large products, from lawnmowers to snow blowers, require the use of high-energy batteries (more than 300-watt hours). As these high-energy batteries reach their end of life, the accessibility of recycling collection sites becomes fundamental in ensuring the safety of people, property and the environment, according to the company.
Under the new program, eligible and enrolled retailers will have access to safety training and recycling materials. Consumers will be able to return end-of-life high-energy batteries to participating collection sites where they will be assessed, shipped and processed for proper recycling.
