Lead Acid Battery Recycling

The City of Tucson has awarded a contract to Interstate Batteries of Tucson for lead acid battery recycling services. The contract is for a term of 5 years, with the option to renew for an additional 4 years. The City collects approximately 10,000 pounds of rechargeable batteries annually, and the contractor will provide services to recycle these batteries in an environmentally friendly manner. The contractor will provide durable plastic bins for collection, accept all lead acid batteries regardless of size or condition, and recycle or refurbish the batteries in North America. The City will compensate the contractor at a rate of $0.25 per pound of lead acid batteries. The contract includes provisions for payment, termination, and indemnification, as well as requirements for insurance, licenses, and permits. Some key points about this contract include: • The City of Tucson collects approximately 10,000 pounds of rechargeable batteries annually. • The contractor will provide durable plastic bins for collection and accept all lead acid batteries regardless of size or condition. • The contractor will recycle or refurbish the batteries in North America. • The City will compensate the contractor at a rate of $0.25 per pound of lead acid batteries. • The contract includes provisions for payment, termination, and indemnification. • The contractor is required to maintain insurance, licenses, and permits as specified in the contract.