The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) announced The Battery Network as its newest corporate partner. The collaboration unites two organizations committed to safe battery collection and recovery while expanding access to education and practical resources for waste and resource management professionals.
Through the corporate partnership, The Battery Network will share its battery collection, safety and compliance resources with the SWANA community, helping SWANA members strengthen local programs and educate the public about proper battery management.
“Preventing lithium-ion battery fires is a top priority for SWANA,” said Carolyn F. Muller, acting chief executive officer of SWANA. “The Battery Network brings decades of experience and a trusted system for safe battery collection. By connecting its expertise and resources with the SWANA community, this partnership will help advance practical solutions that protect workers, facilities, equipment, and the public.”
The Battery Network (formerly Call2Recycle) has more than 30 years of experience supporting battery collection and recovery. Its nationwide system connects consumers, businesses, manufacturers, retailers and municipalities through education, convenient collection sites, compliant logistics and material recovery.
“Safe battery collection requires collaboration across the full battery lifecycle,” said Leo Raudys, chief executive officer of The Battery Network. “We are excited to partner with SWANA and share resources and solutions that can help waste and recycling professionals reduce risk, improve collection, and keep valuable battery materials in circulation.”
SWANA and The Battery Network will collaborate on educational content and opportunities that promote safe collection and responsible battery recycling. By extending proven resources to SWANA members and chapters, the partnership will support safer operations and help communities direct batteries away from trash and curbside recycling and into designated collection programs.
Published October 2026
