Batteries
How, and where, to properly dispose of common batteries can be confusing. Here is what you need to know.
First and foremost: do not place batteries in your recycling bin or cart. Batteries cannot be recycled locally in this way, and they create a fire hazard in recycling trucks and facilities. Take your batteries to one of the following locations to be properly disposed of. Be sure to place them in a clear, sealable bag.
Download and print this handy Battery Guide (PDF) for future reference.
- Lithium Ion Batteries
- Single Use Batteries
- Nickel Cadmium Batteries
- Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries
- 9-Volt Batteries
- Button / Coin Cell Batteries
These are rechargeable batteries typically found in cell phones, laptops, cordless power tools, and two-way radios. Please call to confirm pricing, if any, prior to dropping off your batteries.
These cannot be recharged and must be disposed of once they wear out. They are commonly used in remote controls, flashlights, clocks, watches, and smoke detectors. single use batteries Please call to confirm pricing, if any, prior to dropping off your batteries.
These are also rechargeable and are commonly used for cordless power tools, digital cameras, two-way radios, and cordless phones. Please call to confirm pricing, if any, prior to dropping off your batteries.
Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) batteries can typically be found in cordless power tools, digital cameras, two-way radios and cordless phones. Please call to confirm pricing, if any, prior to dropping off your batteries.
9-volt batteries are typically found in smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, alarm clocks, and radio-controlled toys. Because the connectors of 9-volt batteries are exposed, they are especially susceptible to fire hazards and must be disposed of separately from other batteries. Cover ends with electrical tape to lower the risk of fire. Please call to confirm pricing, if any, prior to dropping off your batteries.
A button or coin cell battery is used to power small portable electronics devices such as wristwatches, pocket calculators, artificial cardiac pacemakers, implantable cardiac defibrillators, automobile keyless entry transmitters, and hearing aids. Please call to confirm pricing, if any, prior to dropping off your batteries.