Batteries, Electronics, and Appliances

Policy Options to Address the Collection and Recycling of Batteries Included with Consumer Products – Call2Recycle, 2018 (836)

In September 2017, Call2Recycle engaged Kelleher Environmental (in association with Garth Hickle and SAMI Environmental) to carry out a research project to explore the different policy options to address the end-of-life management of consumer batteries included in products such as WEEE, and to determine the potential implications, particularly environmental impact, of different policy approaches.

Study to Inform the Designation of Municipal Hazardous or Special Waste Materials (MHSW) in Ontario – Ontario Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, 2017 (827)

As a sub-consultant to Guy Perry and Associates, developed baseline data (material definitions, quantities, infrastructure, identification of potential obligated producers), and explored regulatory options and implications for designating MSHW including batteries, lighting and other products under new regulations under the Waste-Free Ontario Act.

Study to Inform the Designation of Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE) in Ontario – Ontario Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, 2017 (829)

As part of Cardwell Grove team, developed baseline data (material definitions, quantities, infrastructure, identification of potential obligated producers), and explored regulatory options and implications for designating WEEE (including large and small appliances, power tools and toys) under new regulations under the Waste-Free Ontario Act.

Key Performance Indicators for Electronics, Tires, and Paint Programs in North America and Europe – Alberta Recycling Management Authority, 2018 (841)

Kelleher Environmental, in association with SAMI Environmental, researched KPIs used to compare performance of EPR/stewardship programs for tires, electronics, and paint in North America and Europe, and compiled data for each of these programs in existing jurisdictions for a 5-year period.

Baseline Estimates of Annual Consumer Battery Sales into the US and Canada – Call2Recycle, 2015

Developed a methodology for Call2Recycle to estimate consumer batteries sold and available for recycling in each province and territory in Canada, and for each state in the US, by chemistry.

Lifespan Model to Estimate Amount of Large Household Appliances Available to Recycle – Major Appliance Recycling Roundtable, 2015 (813)

Maria Kelleher created a lifespan model to estimate the amount of major appliances available to recycle in BC for 5 years into the future. Results were used to report recycling rates to the BC government.

Technical Guidelines for Environmentally Sound Management (ESM) of Spent Lead-Acid Batteries in North America – Commission for Environmental Cooperation, 2014-2015 (804)

As a sub-consultant to CM Consulting, Kelleher Environmental researched and wrote a draft technical guideline for the environmentally sound management (ESM) of spend lead-acid batteries in North America (US, Canada, and Mexico). Researched best practices for collection, pre-processing, smelting and refining of lead from recycled batteries, and practices to protect worker health and safety, and the environment.

Environmentally Sound Management of End-of-Life Batteries from Electric-Drive Vehicles in North America – Commission for Environmental Cooperation, 2014-2015 (802)

Kelleher Environmental was part of the consulting team commissioned by the Commission for Environmental Cooperation to identify and recommend best practices and technologies to support the environmentally sound management (ESM) of electric drive vehicles (EDVs) at end of life. Among other responsibilities, Kelleher Environmental assisted in characterizing the types, quantities, and composition of batteries used in electric-drive vehicles (EDVs) in North America.

Study on the Operations and Effectiveness of the Major Appliance Collection and Recycling System in BC – Major Appliance Recycling Roundtable, 2014 (797)

As a sub-consultant to Ecoinspire, and in collaboration with Morrison Hershfield and Maura Walker & Associates, Kelleher Environmental created a lifespan model to estimate current disposal rates for major appliances in BC. A separate task estimated the current recycling rate for major appliances in the current BC infrastructure.