Left uncovered, they can cause fires if they come in contact with other batteries.īatteries that are bulging, corroded, leaking, or showing burn marks can also cause fires. Regular Alkaline batteries may be put in the trash. If you are a business with used batteries to dispose of, see our Business Waste. Please tape over the ends of these batteries before recycling. There are several ways to recycle or safely dispose of old batteries. These batteries, which are often the rechargeable kind, are stamped with “Lithium” or “Li” or “Li-ion”. Please take special care with Lithium batteries. If your building doesn’t have an orange collection bucket, your manager can order one-for free-by contacting Recology at (415) 330-1300. Ask your building manager where to find yours. If you live in a building with six units or more: Place loose batteries in the orange battery collection bucket. These batteries can be disposed of in the regular trash. If you live in a single-family home or small multifamily building (under six units): Put loose batteries into a clear plastic bag and place on top of your black bin on collection day. Do not put this item in your mixed recycling (single stream) bin or cart. Recycling your old batteries keeps hazardous material out of the landfill where it can be. Whether you live in an apartment or house, its never been easier to safely recycle small household batteries in San Francisco. Which is why old batteries should be recycled, not trashed. Why Recycle Your Batteries To protect wildlife and the environment. Contact your local battery retailer or electronic recycler for information on acceptance of the battery pack.Whether you live in an apartment or house, it’s never been easier to safely recycle small household batteries in San Francisco.Īll batteries contain toxins that can contaminate soil and water, and when damaged or improperly disposed of, they can even start fires.
After the battery has been removed the unit may be disposed of with your refuse. sorting, treatment and recycling of used or waste batteries, whatever the. Thats why we encourage recycling as much as possible. The image below shows the battery compartment on these units. Welcome to the website of EBRA, the European Battery Recycling Association. Up to 90 of the materials in batteries can be recycled, depending on the method. To properly dispose of these devices the battery must be removed from the unit. Self-balancing scooters batteries have been reported to catch fire, therefore pose a risk if disposed of with your refuse. Please report to the office for assistance. Rechargeable batteries may be dropped off with e-cycling at Department of Public Works, Services Division, 935 Spa Road, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. Rechargeable batteries, however, typically contain heavy metals that are considered hazardous.
Household alkaline batteries, which may include flashlight, watch, camera, AAA, AA, C, D, 9V Transistor, according to battery manufacturers, no longer (since approximately 1993) contain mercury and are no longer considered hazardous therefore they can safely be disposed of in your household trash.