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) 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
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
Mercuric Oxide (non-rechargeable) Uses: hearing aids, watches, medical devices and cameras Disposal: take to battery collection site
Silver Oxide (non-rechargeable) Uses: hearing aids, watches, calculators, cameras, toys and musical greeting cards Disposal: Take to battery collection site
Zinc Air (non-rechargeable) Uses: hearing aids, medical devices Disposal: Take to battery collection site or dispose of in trash
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
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
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.
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.
Lead Acid (rechargeable) Uses: cars, boats, snowmobiles, golf carts, motorcycles, ATVs and wheelchairs Disposal: Take to battery collection site or return to retailer
Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation Phone number: BATTERY
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