BULK SHIPPING YOUR RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES IS SAFE, EASY AND FREE!

Recharging the planet. Recycling your batteries.™

500lbs Or MoreCheck that you have a MINIMUM of 500lbs. total for your shipment.

Place On PalletsIt is required that your bulk shipment containers be placed and secured to pallet(s).

Dry-Cell OnlyEnsure that you are shipping only dry-cell Ni-Cd, Ni-Zn, SSLA/Pb, Ni-MH or Li-Ion rechargeable batteries weighing 11lbs. each or less.

Bill Of LadingYour shipment will need a Bill of Lading (BOL). Create one easily with our BOL Wizard using your Call2Recycle site ID & 5-digit zip code. If you need your Call2Recycle site ID, please call 877-723-1297.

Label Your ShipmentShipping labels will be provided when using the BOL Wizard. Place ONE LABEL PER CONTAINER and mark the pallet accordingly. Attach one copy of the BOL on each pallet.

Containers containing Li-Ion:Under 66lbs Li-Ion warning label

Over 66lbs Class 9 hazardous materials label

Containers containing SSLA/Pb: Non-spillable Label

Verify USDOT RequirementsVerify that batteries are packaged to meet US Department of Transportation (USDOT) requirements. They are individually bagged or have taped terminals or meet USDOT short-circuit protection requirements.

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Schedule Pick-Up Through UPSSchedule your pick-up through the online BOL Wizard or call our freight partner, UPS, to arrange pick-up. 800-333-7400

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Special Instructions: Lithium Ion Batteries

• Containers with Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) batteries with a gross weight of more than 66lbs.

must be shipped as fully-regulated Class 9 hazardous material on a BOL

• The hazardous material containers must be marked “UN 3480, LITHIUM ION

BATTERIES, 9, PG II”

• The hazardous material containers must carry the Class 9 Miscellaneous hazard label

• Individual shipments must be in poly-lined steel drums

• Shippers must be trained in accordance with USDOT hazardous material regulations

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Ready to bulk ship your dry-cell batteries?Visit our bulk shipping information page at call2recycle.org/bulk-shipping for everything you need to get started.

Questions? Contact our Customer Service Team at 877-723-1297

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GUIDELINES FOR BULK SHIPPING