Waste Dive
27 January 2026
Battery collection tech advances to mitigate fires, manage EPR volumes
Why It Matters for ITAD
New technologies may create opportunities or challenges for equipment processing.
Redwood Materials launched bins in San Francisco and plans to scale this year. This follows efforts from The Battery Network to make battery collection safer at retail stores and facilities by using fire suppressant.
Key Takeaways
- • Battery collection tech advances to mitigate fires, manage EPR volumes.
