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Batteries

Batteries. Alkaline. Uses: flashlights, toys, radios, calculators, games, smoke detectors and other products Disposal: Purchased 1993 or earlier: take to HHW facility or battery collection site. Purchased after 1993: recyclable and disposable. Carbon Zinc (non-rechargeable).

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Batteries

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  1. Batteries

  2. Alkaline • Uses: flashlights, toys, radios, calculators, games, smoke detectors and other products • Disposal: • Purchased 1993 or earlier: take to HHW facility or battery collection site. • Purchased after 1993: recyclable and disposable

  3. Carbon Zinc (non-rechargeable) • Uses: many of the same as alkaline batteries, but not available in button-battery size. Labeled as “General Purpose,” “Heavy-Duty” or “Classic” • Disposal: Recyclable and Disposable

  4. Lithium (non-rechargeable) • Uses: Cameras, computer memory backup, watches, remote controls, medical devices and handheld games • Disposal: Tape battery terminals or bag individual battery and take to battery collection site

  5. Mercuric Oxide (non-rechargeable) • Uses: hearing aids, watches, medical devices and cameras • Disposal: take to battery collection site

  6. Silver Oxide (non-rechargeable) • Uses: hearing aids, watches, calculators, cameras, toys and musical greeting cards • Disposal: Take to battery collection site

  7. Zinc Air (non-rechargeable) • Uses: hearing aids, medical devices • Disposal: Take to battery collection site or dispose of in trash

  8. Nickel Cadmium(rechargeable) • Uses: portable tools and appliances, cellular phones, cordless phones, camcorders, 2-way radios. Used as alternatives to alkaline batteries. • Disposal: Take to battery collection site or Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation

  9. Nickel Metal Hydride(rechargeable) • Uses: video cameras, cellular phones, laptop computers. Alternative to alkaline batteries. • Disposal: Take to battery collection site or Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation

  10. Lithium Ion(rechargeable) • Uses: laptop computers, cellular phones, video cameras and portable electronics • Disposal: Take to battery collection site or Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation. Battery terminals must be taped or individually bagged.

  11. Small Sealed Acid or Gel Cell(rechargeable, Non-Automotive) • Uses: video cameras, security systems, weed trimmer and wheelchairs • Disposal: Take to battery collection site or Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.

  12. Lead Acid(rechargeable) • Uses: cars, boats, snowmobiles, golf carts, motorcycles, ATVs and wheelchairs • Disposal: Take to battery collection site or return to retailer

  13. Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation • Phone number: 800-8-BATTERY • www.rbrc.org

  14. 8100 Jefferson Highway, Brooklyn Park, MN 1400 West 96th Street, Bloomington, MN Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facilities

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