Description of Service
Under the current primary contract (see below) for these services, the following items are acceptable for recycling:

• Alkaline (AAA, AA, C, D, & 9 VOLT)
• Nickel Cadmium
• Wet Nickel Cadmium
• 12volt and/or 6ahr rechargeable batteries (fire and security panels)
• Lithium
• Lithium Metal

Recycling/disposal of batteries is part of Bid 7224-3/10;  this can cover all batteries as listed above except automotive types.

Note: Under Florida law, it is illegal to discard nickel-cadmium or small sealed lead acid rechargeable batteries or products containing such rechargeable batteries in the trash.

Procedure

• If the department is on the Blanket Purchase Order (BPO) then they need to issue a release to the vendor.
   
• If the department is not on the BPO and wants to be added they must provide a Contract Modification Form to DPM.  If it’s a one time pick up then a Small Purchase Order (SPO) referencing the contract can be used.

World Petroleum Corp.
Contact Eric Miranda.  Phone (954) 327-0724.  Fax (954) 327-0755

Safety-Kleen Systems
Contact Todd Klein.  Phone (305) 884-0123.  Fax (305) 884-6131

EQ Florida Inc.
Contact Curtis Debrunner.  Phone (813) 319-3426.  Fax (813) 682-0842

Perma - Fix of Ft. Lauderdale Inc.
Contact John Lennon.  Phone (954) 583-3795.  Fax (954) 583-8017

Reference
  Disposal of Hazardous Waste 7224-3/10 (11/9/06 - 10/31/08) 
Cost

• Alkaline (AAA, AA, C, D, & 9 VOLT) $0.55 /lb
• Nickel Cadmium $0.79/lb
• Wet Nickel Cadmium $0.79 /lb
• 12volt and/or 6ahr rechargeable 
• Batteries (fire and security panels) $0.79 /lb
• Lithium $0.79 /lb
• Lithium Metal $2.39 /lb

FAQ

1. Is this service available to all buildings?
   The availability of service may depend on frequency and volume for collection, as well as building location.  Inquiries regarding recycling services should be directed to your RCC liaison or building manager
    
2. What happens to the materials collected for recycling?
   When possible, they will be shipped to a recycling facility for processing. The reclaimed materials can be used in new products - such as new batteries and stainless steel products.  Otherwise the materials collected may be handled as a hazardous waste.
    
3. How do I recycle the Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) battery for my computer?
   Depending on the UPS manufacturer there are several options available including using a manufacturer supplied shipping label, paying for shipping yourself, or delivering to a local facility.  Below are some examples.
   American Power Conversion Corp.
   If you purchased an APC Replacement Battery Cartridge, a prepaid shipping label will be provided to return the old battery to an APC battery disposal facility.   If you did not purchase an APC Replacement Battery Cartridge, then you can either dispose of the old battery cartridge at any local battery disposal location or you can pay for the shipping of the old battery cartridge to:
   
   Fortune Plastic and Metal / APC
   20 Carbon Place
   Jersey City, NJ 07305
   
   For more information about options from APC please view the FAQ on their website (http://nam-en.apc.com/cgi-bin/nam_en.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=2409 ) or contact them by phone at 1.800.800.4APC.
   Often the batteries inside the units will be labeled with a phone number to contact for recycling information.
   For example, some battery packs have been labeled with the national contact number for CSB Battery Technologies, Inc. 1.800.738.7372. They can provide local contact information from their national network of approved lead reclamation centers.  In Miami-Dade County the contact is:
   
   Battery Sales
   12275 NE 13 Avenue
   North Miami, FL  33161
   Phone: 305.891.8355
   
    
4. Where can I find more information about battery recycling including reasons to recycle?
   On the DERM website. http://www.miamidade.gov/derm/tips_battery_recycling.asp

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