What!?!? not all Batteries are treated the same…
Nope…especially when it comes to recycling! But don’t worry…We’ll make it easy for you!
Where to Recycle Batteries:
Want to know the closest recycling location: Use this handy dandy map by Call2Recycle with your zip code to find the closest FREE recycling location. https://www.call2recycle.org/locator/
Recycling Facts
Americans purchase nearly 3 billion dry-cell batteries every year to power radios, cellular phones, watches, laptop computers, and portable power tools.
Did you know batteries can cause sparks if the battery’s (+) comes in contact with metal including screws, coins, and paperclips.
How to Recycle Batteries
When batteries are used place tape over (+) of battery then place in original packaging or taped together with all (+) terminals pointed in same direction.
Recycle for Free: https://www.call2recycle.org/locator/
Recycle at Home: There are many different Battery Banks available if you would rather recycle at home.
Reduce Battery Purchase: You can reduce single-use batteries with Rechargeable Batteries that on average can be used up to 1000 times!
Why Recycle Batteries
Batteries contain many toxins including Cadmium, Lithium, Lead, Mercury, Manganese, Potassium…just think each time you throw a battery in the trash you’re adding those toxins to your drinking water.
Batteries Recycled
Battery Recycling Process includes batteries going into a hammer mill, smashed to get liquid toxins out. The metal is separated from the toxins and the toxins are placed in containment that separates each of the different toxins. Each toxin is then disposed of per it’s environmental friendly way.