Element Resources

04/22/2026

Element Resources recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of its Forest City, Missouri, recycling facility, marking five decades as a critical contributor to the North American circular economy for lead batteries. Since opening its doors in 1976, the Forest City plant has established itself as a cornerstone in Holt County, supporting approximately 100 employees, participating in community initiatives, and driving economic resilience in one of Missouri’s most rural regions.

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Element Resources recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of its Forest City, Missouri, recycling facility, marking five decades as a critical contributor to the North American circular economy for lead batteries.

03/18/2026

Happy Global Recycling Day from Element Resources!

From garage to grid, lead batteries are powering America long after you replace them. Instead of going to a landfill, the lead inside your old battery is recycled and returned to domestic manufacturing — helping power vehicles, forklifts, infrastructure, and critical backup systems across the U.S.

This Global Recycling Day, learn how lead battery recycling strengthens domestic supply chains, supports American jobs, and reinforces energy security.

Read more: https://elementrellc.com/

03/06/2026

Element Resources is proud to mark five years of partnership with the Open Door Food Kitchen. Our employees volunteer with Open Door year-round, showing their commitment to the community, Since 1984, the Open Door Food Kitchen in Saint Joseph, Missouri, has served 250-350 hot meals every day to individuals and families in need. Their mission is simple but powerful: To build a better community by feeding and caring for all who come through their doors. We're proud to continue supporting and showing up for those in need throughout our community.

02/18/2026

Lead batteries achieve a remarkable 99% recycling rate—the world's most recycled consumer product. Battery materials are reused repeatedly, supporting a truly circular economy and demonstrating how to build responsibly from the start.

01/01/2026

The team at Element Resources wishes everyone a wonderful New Year!

12/08/2025

The Element Resources team in Muncie, Indiana, recently volunteered at the 30th Annual Feed My Sheep Community Thanksgiving Dinner. More than 2,000 meals were provided to Muncie-area residents on Thanksgiving Day. Supporting our community is a core value and the team enjoyed making a positive impact on those in need.

11/27/2025

11/15/2025

Recycling isn't just good practice – it's a strategic imperative for America's security and economy. We're proud to be part of an industry with a 99% recycling rate for batteries. Our closed-loop processes mean we're reusing critical materials, protecting supply chains, and reducing dependence on foreign imports.

This , learn from BCI why battery recycling is a model the nation should replicate for other critical materials: https://batterycouncil.org/recycling-critical-materials-a-win-for-security-the-economy-and-the-environment

11/14/2025

Element Resources proudly sponsored the Second Harvest Food Bank’s Soup Crawl in downtown Muncie, Indiana, for the fourth consecutive year! The event raised $30,037 for the Big Idea Initiative, helping children and families break the cycle of poverty. We’re honored to be part of this meaningful cause.

01/02/2025

At Element Resources, we are committed to giving back to our communities.

We've supported local veterans' organizations, participated in community clean-ups, volunteered to help those in need, and so much more.

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