Energy Storage News
23 April 2026
US battery recycling in doldrums: updates from Redwood Materials, Ascend Elements
Why It Matters for ITAD
New technologies may create opportunities or challenges for equipment processing.
Two US battery recycling companies, Redwood Materials, and Ascend Elements, are in less than optimal situations, with Redwood laying off 135 employees, and Ascend filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Key Takeaways
- • US battery recycling in doldrums: updates from Redwood Materials, Ascend Elements.
