AmericanElectric Energy offers two U.S.-based recycling pathways to prevent lithium packs from ending up in landfills as Rad Power faces a potential shutdown.


With Rad Power Bikes warning of a possible shutdown, the question of battery afterlife has become urgent. E-bike batteries cannot simply be thrown away; they contain lithium and other materials that require specialized handling. Industry experts warn that without proper channels, thousands of Rad Power batteries could end up stockpiled, abandoned, or improperly discarded.
(Sources: Streetsblog USA, TechCrunch)

AmericanElectric Energy provides a structured, safe recycling program designed to prevent this outcome.

The Two Recycling Pathways for Lithium Batteries

1. Factory Drop-Off Recycling

Riders can bring their lithium batteries directly to:

AmericanElectric Recycling
ATT: Consumer Recycling Program
2546 SW 30th Ave
Hallandale, FL 33009

Key details:

  • Cost is calculated based on the total weight of the batteries delivered

  • Only lithium-family chemistries are accepted

  • Any rechargeable device containing a lithium-ion battery is permitted

  • Devices must be safe to handle and free from hazardous conditions

  • Customers may drop off or ship items following DOT guidelines

This method provides an immediate, accountable way to dispose of old or damaged packs.


2. Mail-In Recycling Program

For customers outside Florida, AmericanElectric offers a free-processing mail-in option.

  • The recycling service is 100% free

  • Customers cover only the shipping cost

  • Available across the United States

  • Must follow the packaging instructions provided for safe transport

This pathway ensures nationwide access to responsible disposal without complex logistics.


Why Recycling Matters Now More Than Ever

If Rad Power’s support network disappears, hundreds of thousands of batteries will eventually reach end-of-life. Without structured recycling:

  • Hazardous materials may enter landfills

  • Valuable metals (nickel, cobalt, lithium) remain unrecovered

  • Fire risks increase in local waste systems

  • Riders lack safe, legal disposal channels

AmericanElectric’s program is one of the few U.S.-based solutions ready to address this at scale.

Conclusion

Rad Power’s uncertain future highlights a larger issue: e-bike sustainability depends on proper battery end-of-life management. With accessible drop-off and mail-in recycling programs, AmericanElectric Energy provides a responsible path forward — ensuring Rad riders have a clear, safe, and environmentally sound solution.

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