Battery Solutions Inc.

Based in Kensington rd. Brighton, MI, Battery Solutions Inc. forms part of Michigan's network of electronics-recycling drop-off points listed in the eCycling Central directory.

Services offered

Recycling

What it costs

This is a national program drop-off. National programs typically accept the manufacturer's own brand free of charge, with fees on third-party items or oversized goods (CRT monitors, large appliances). Confirm pricing with the location before drop-off.

Michigan e-waste law

Michigan's Electronic Waste Takeback Program (NREPA Part 173) (2008) governs how electronics must be disposed of in this state. The law uses an manufacturer takeback and covers video display devices, computers, computer peripherals.

Fee structure: Free to households

Penalty for illegal disposal: Up to $25,000 per day per violation

Key requirements: Manufacturers must offer free takeback. No quantity caps for households.

Source: Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE).

What can be recovered from your e-waste

Material composition varies by device, but the typical recoverable yields look like this:

• Dehumidifier (18000g typical) - recoverable: 0.0g gold, 0.05g silver, 1450g copper, 2200g aluminium
• Water heater (60000g typical) - recoverable: 0.0g gold, 0.05g silver, 1850g copper, 1100g aluminium
• Tumble dryer (50000g typical) - recoverable: 0.0g gold, 0.1g silver, 3800g copper, 2200g aluminium

Source: Cucchiella et al. (2015) Recycling of WEEEs; Umicore Precious Metals Recovery datasheets; UNEP Recycling From E-Waste to Resources.

Before you visit

**Preparing your e-waste:** factory-reset phones, tablets, and laptops before drop-off (most facilities will not perform data wiping for you). Bag loose batteries separately. Bring proof of residency if the program is municipality-funded. Check whether the site accepts the specific item you're bringing - acceptance varies widely.

Modern integrated smelters (Aurubis, Umicore, Boliden) can recover the precious metals embedded in circuit boards. Drop-off sites like this one are the first link in that recovery chain.

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Listing reviewed: April 2026 - sourced from eCycling Central's directory of US recycling locations.