Proper Battery Disposal

Batteries should not be placed in the household garbage or recycling bins, especially if they are lithium-ion. There are multiple alternative disposal options, however, for your safety please keep the following battery handling tips in mind.
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Handling Your Batteries

  • Place non-conductive tape over the battery connections (terminals).
  • For broken batteries, use appropriate personal protective equipment.
  • If damaged, contact the battery or device manufacturer for specific handling information.
  • Ensure that you place all of your batteries in a plastic or cardboard container while transporting.

Batteries should always be handled with careful care. Properly disposing of batteries will not only keep you safe but those around you too, even those handling your household and commercial waste!

 

 

Dispose of your batteries properly and responsibly:

  • Rockland Green’s Household Hazardous Waste Facility is open for regular weekday drop-off services every Monday–Friday (except holidays) from 8am–1pm at the Fire Training Center.
  • Home Depot and Lowe’s both have compliant battery drop-off boxes located out front for quick and easy recycling.
  • Head inside Staples or Best Buy to hand over your batteries at the service desk.

For more information on recycling batteries, check out our blog post — Battery Recycling 101.

 

 

 

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