Tips on Recycling Rechargeable Batteries

Each battery has a different chemical makeup, and therefore, there are different ways of properly disposing of them. The batteries most often used by consumers are used in the household, such as nickel-cadmium (NiCd), nickel metal hydride (NiMH), button cell (lithium manganese), automotive and non-automotive lead-based batteries.

Once those rechargeable batteries are at the end of their useable lives, make sure to recycle them. Rechargeable batteries often contain toxic chemicals that need to be disposed of properly. In many cities, there are retailers that will recycle most types of batteries; and if the battery is not recyclable, they will dispose of it safely.

There are also a number of mail-back programs and organizations like Call2Recycle that will collect your spent batteries for recycling and proper disposal.