What act does Batteries Plus Bulbs comply with regarding recycling?
Batteries_Plus_Bulbs Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Our recycling policies comply with the Rechargeable Battery Act ("Battery Act") adopted in May 1996. The policies are disclosed in our Operations Manual. Our policies address proper handling, storage and disposal of universal waste batteries. You may only send waste batteries to an approved universal waste handler, or a destination facility. Our Operations Manual lists the potential approved battery consolidators and disposal facilities. You also should check your state and local authorities for a listing of battery consolidators and disposal facilities. The Battery Act pre-empts state law by automatically subjecting certain types of batteries to the Rule.
You will need to comply with regulations regarding the testing, packaging and shipping of all batteries, including recycled batteries. In addition, you must package all batteries for shipping to comply with specific government regulations. If you desire to offer a lithium battery pack that we have not tested, you must have that lithium battery pack tested and certified by an independent third party prior to sale.
You also must comply with various federal and state laws and regulations governing disposal or recycling of certain light bulbs and ballasts. Management and disposal by businesses of fluorescent light bulbs and other mercury-containing bulbs are federally regulated under the Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act (RCRA) Universal Waste Rule (UWR) and Subtitle C hazardous waste regulations. In addition, many states have light bulb and ballast disposal regulations that are more stringent than federal requirements.
Source: Item 1 — The Franchisor and any Parents, Predecessors, and Affiliates (FDD pages 8–13)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Batteries Plus Bulbs Franchise Disclosure Document, Batteries Plus Bulbs complies with the Rechargeable Battery Act, also known as the "Battery Act," which was adopted in May 1996. The company's recycling policies, which are detailed in the Operations Manual, address the appropriate procedures for handling, storing, and disposing of universal waste batteries.
Franchisees are required to send waste batteries only to approved universal waste handlers or designated facilities. The Operations Manual provides a list of potential approved battery consolidators and disposal facilities. However, franchisees are also advised to consult their state and local authorities for additional listings of battery consolidators and disposal facilities, as regulations can vary.
In addition to the Battery Act, franchisees must comply with regulations concerning the testing, packaging, and shipping of all batteries, including recycled batteries. Batteries must be packaged according to specific government regulations for shipping. If a franchisee wishes to offer a lithium battery pack that Batteries Plus Bulbs has not tested, they must have it tested and certified by an independent third party before it can be sold.
Furthermore, franchisees must adhere to federal and state laws and regulations regarding the disposal or recycling of light bulbs and ballasts. The management and disposal of fluorescent light bulbs and other mercury-containing bulbs by businesses are regulated under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Universal Waste Rule (UWR) and Subtitle C hazardous waste regulations. Many states also have their own light bulb and ballast disposal regulations that may be more stringent than the federal requirements.