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Batteries

Understand the diverse range of batteries used in everyday devices, including alkaline, carbon zinc, lithium, and nickel cadmium, among others. This guide covers the common uses for each battery type, from flashlights to medical devices, and provides essential disposal instructions based on purchase dates and battery types. Learn how to recycle and dispose of non-rechargeable and rechargeable batteries properly to protect the environment. For assistance, call 800-8-BATTERY or visit www.rbrc.org to locate nearby battery collection sites.

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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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