The LFUCG partners with the nonprofit Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) to recycle NiCad, lithium ion and nickel metal hydride (rechargeable) batteries like those found in portable power tools, cell phones, etc through their Call 2 Recycle program. The LFUCG now has several internal RBRC recycling collection points as well as public drop-off points at the Government Center lobby located at 200 East Main Street, the LFUCG Recycling Center located at 360 Thompson Road and the Division of Environmental and Emergency Management (DEEM) located at 166 North Martin Luther King Blvd. A total of 640 pounds of rechargeable batteries were recycled in 2007 through the LFUCG sites at no cost to the LFUCG. To view a list of all Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) drop-off locations in Fayette County that accept rechargeable batteries and cell phones for recycling free of charge please click here.