Who are the currently approved suppliers for SLI batteries recycling for Batteries Plus Bulbs?
Batteries_Plus_Bulbs Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We have identified East Penn, Gopher Smelting, RSR & Sanders Lead as our currently approved suppliers for SLI batteries recycling. We have designated Battery Solutions, LLC ("Battery Solutions") as our preferred supplier for other battery recycling. Battery Solutions offers a box and a pallet program to commercial establishments in which to place used batteries for recycling. We have designated Veolia ES Technical Solutions ("Veolia") as our preferred supplier for light bulb and ballast recycling. Veolia offers a box and a pallet program to commercial establishments in which to place used light bulbs for recycling.
Source: Item 8 — Restrictions on Sources of Products and Services (FDD pages 29–32)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Batteries Plus Bulbs Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must use specific approved suppliers for SLI battery recycling. Currently, East Penn, Gopher Smelting, RSR, and Sanders Lead are the approved suppliers for recycling these batteries.
Batteries Plus Bulbs also designates preferred suppliers for other types of recycling. Battery Solutions, LLC is the preferred supplier for other battery recycling, offering a box and pallet program. Veolia ES Technical Solutions is the preferred supplier for light bulb and ballast recycling, also providing a box and pallet program.
This requirement ensures that Batteries Plus Bulbs franchisees adhere to consistent environmental and quality standards across the franchise system. While franchisees must use the specified suppliers for SLI battery recycling, they have designated preferred suppliers for other battery types and light bulbs, which may offer more convenient recycling program options.