From Hazardous to Helpful: The Importance of Recycling Batteries

As the spent batteries can potentially catch fire or explode, keeping them in your home can be dangerous.

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If disposed of improperly, discarded batteries can leach harmful chemicals into the environment.

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As demand for electronics rises, recycling batteries is becoming more lucrative.

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Recycling the metals found in batteries is often legally mandated & simpler, unlike recycling plastic.

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In order to recycle batteries, there are several easy & environmentally friendly ways.

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Dropping them off at collection sites is one option; municipalities or companies may provide such sites.

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Using searchable databases like Call2Recycle, Greener Gadgets, Earth911, & GreenCitizen, electronic-waste recycling facilities can be located.

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It should be confirmed that the facility you select accepts the specific type of batteries you have & if there are any requirements on how to prepare them for drop-off.

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Battery producers will be required by new rules to participate in the collection of smaller batteries used in consumer electronics by 2027, & larger batteries by 2029.

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