Storage, safety, and packaging guidelines. This section explains how to prepare the portable rechargeable batteries and cell phones before shipping.		Documentation for shipping portable rechargeable batteries and cell phones. This section explains how to prepare the proper documentation for shipping.		Where to ship your used portable rechargeable batteries and/or cell phones. For your convenience, RBRC offers two consolidation locations.

Storage and Packaging

CONTAINERS
Containers should be stored in a cool, dry place away from flammable materials and heat sources. The following three storage containers will serve as appropriate shipping containers:

Drums
Rechargeable batteries and cell phones may be packaged in Department of Transportation (DOT) approved vented non-metal or lined steel drums (or equivalent). Drums should be full and banded or shrink wrapped to pallets for handling by forklifts. Mark “used batteries and cell phones for recycling” and the accumulation start date on drums while in storage.

Boxes
Rechargeable batteries and/or cell phones should be packaged in DOT approved cardboard boxes or equivalent (double-walled boxes are recommended). Seal the cartons with packing tape. Each box should weigh less than 70 pounds. A 12” x 12” x 8” box will hold approximately 50 pounds of rechargeable batteries and cell phones. Secure shipments of boxes weighing 150 pounds or more to pallets for handling by a forklift.

RBRC Boxes
Every participating community, municipality or public agency can request collection kits from RBRC at no cost. Each kit contains 2, 4 or 8 pre-paid, pre-addressed collection boxes that come pre-assembled and includes built-in plastic bag dispenser with bags and the required number of pre-sort chemistry stickers for sorting purposes.

Please note: There are no weight limitations for shipments in the United States. In Canada, any single shipment, regardless of the number of containers used, must not exceed 500 kilograms.

UPS/FedEx may charge a service fee for ARS pick-ups scheduled by calling the UPS/FedEx 800 number. To decrease or avoid these charges, we recommend that you (1) hold containers until a UPS/FedEx delivery is made to your location, or (2) ship more than one container at a time.

Safety Requirements
A depleted battery that is ready to be discarded may appear to be no longer useful, but can still contain a residual charge. Certain precautions must be taken to prevent rechargeable batteries from short-circuiting. Please pack batteries and cell phones using the following guidelines:

1. Place each rechargeable battery in the plastic bag provided. Remove plastic strip from top of bag, fold flap down and seal. This will prevent contact between terminals or other metal surfaces during storage and transport.
2. Place each cell phone with its battery into an individual plastic bag provided. Seal bag.
3. Place plastic, non-conductive electrical tape over the battery terminals if bags are not available.

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Documentation for Shipping Portable Rechargeable Batteries and Cell Phones

Depending on the method of shipping, freight or parcel service, one of the following documents must be completed for each shipment.

Freight Shipments on a Bill of Lading
Bills of Lading may be purchased at local stationery stores or provided on a standardized company form. Attach the completed form to the outside of the shipping container in an envelope or plastic sleeve.

The Bill of Lading must include

1. RBRC Site ID number
2. "RBRC SO# 107247"
   
3. Shipper name, address, contact name and phone number of the shipper
4. Address of appropriate RBRC approved facility (Inmetco is the only approved facility)
5. The weight of the shipment and number of pallets
6. The statement "Used Rechargeable Batteries (Universal Waste) Recycling and/or Cell phones NMFC 60700/Class 60
   
   

If sorted by chemisty, write "sorted" on label. If not sorted by chemisty, write "mixed."

If the Bill of Lading is not properly completed, you may not meet all the applicable State and Federal requirements. The consolidation center may return the shipment to you at your expense.

Please keep UPS/FedEx or Purolator shipping log or bill of lading for tracking or proof of delivery purposes.

Waybill for Shipping via Parcel Service:
When shipping using UPS/FedEx or Purolator Software please address as follows:

In the U.S. RBRC Site ID# __________ RBRC SO# 107247 Used Rechargeable Batteries and Cell Phones for Recycling One Inmetco Drive Ellwood City, PA 16117 (724) 758-5515

In Canada RBRC Site ID# __________ RBRC SO# 107247 Used Rechargeable Batteries and Cell Phones for Recycling 1731 Pettit Road Fort Erie, ON L2A 5M4 (905) 994-1900

Single shipments in Canada are subject to a total weight limit of 500 kilograms, regardless of the type or number of containers used. Canadian shipments cannot use a generic bill of lading. Only RBRC supplied or approved labels and bills of lading or waybills should be used in Canada.

In Canada, if you are registered with RBRC and intend to use non-RBRC shipping containers, please contact RBRC for a shipping label template.

Following these procedures will ensure faster and proper acceptance of your shipments. Shipments in the U.S. will not be accepted without the entire address and the SO# 107247. Shipments in Canada require specific permit numbers and other information that are included in RBRC supplied or approved labels, waybills and bills of lading.

RBRC will pay shipping costs if you use non-RBRC containers. For UPS or FedEx ground shipments, include your Site ID# on every shipping container and on the shipping labels. Fax UPS or FedEx invoices with those shipments noted and your Site ID# toll free to 877-405-6082. For bulk shipments via common carriers, please call the RBRC Recycling Department toll free 877-723-1297 ext. 19 for shipping instructions.

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Where to Ship Your Used Portable Rechargeable Batteries and Cell Phones in Non-RBRC containers.

When shipping batteries or cell phones in non-RBRC containers via freight service (ground), ship to the following RBRC approved facility:

All United States locations should ship via surface to:

RBRC SO# 107247
RBRC Site ID# ___________
One Inmetco Drive
Ellwood City, Pennsylvania 16117
(724) 758-5515

All Canadian locations should ship via surface to:

RBRC SO# 107247
RBRC Site ID# ___________
1731 Pettit Road
Fort Erie, ON L2A 5M4
(905) 994-1900

There is no shipment weight limit in the United States. In Canada, the total weight of a single shipment, regardless of the number of containers used, is 500 kilograms.

RBRC will pay shipping costs if you use non-RBRC containers. Make sure to include your Site ID# on every shipping container and on the shipping labels. Fax shipping invoices with those shipments noted and your Site ID# toll free to 877-405-6082. For bulk shipments via common carriers, please call the RBRC Recycling Department toll free 877-723-1297 ext. 19 for shipping instructions.

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