Where do you recycle old batteries

Where can I recycle a battery?

Start local. Your town’s website is always a great place to begin. Chances are, you’ll learn about battery recycling in the section listing “other types” of recycling. Use these handy tools. If you’re looking to discover where to dispose of batteries, both Earth911 and Call2Recycle offer online resources to help.

Can you recycle a car battery?

Car batteries, rechargeable batteries (including AA, 9-volt, the one in the back of your cell phone, and the like), and even button cell watch batteries contain heavy metals and other toxic chemicals. Recycling batteries like these is often required by law.

How do you dispose of batteries?

You must take batteries to an authorized recycling center, a universal waste handler or a household hazardous waste disposal facility. When you know how to dispose of batteries, you can help the environment. Dropoff sites typically accept rechargeable batteries for recycling. For single-use batteries, you can get a mail-order recycling kit.

Where can I drop off old batteries?

Drop Off Your Batteries.. Drop off your old batteries for free at thousands of convenient locations across the U.S., including The Home Depot, Lowe’s and Staples. Whether you need to recycle your batteries once or on a recurring basis, Call2Recycle® offers battery recycling options for small and large quantities.

How do you use a battery recycling container?

It’s easy to use—simply fill it with batteries and ship it to a recycling facility—and a pre-addressed shipping label, home pickup, and recycling fees are included in the cost of the container.

Does home depot recycle batteries?

The Home Depot has partnered with Call2Recycle, a nonprofit battery recycling program. Rechargeable batteries can be dropped off in Call2Recycle bins at the store. Any rechargeable battery that weighs up to 11 pounds and is under 300 watt hours is accepted. There's no charge for recycling.