Disposing of batteries (Laptops, cell phones, etc) (Verizon Wireless, AT&T, electronics)

[titaniummd]

How do you dispose of rechargeable batteries? Do you bring it to the local Hazmat depot or just dump it into the trash, like everything else?

[st33lcas3]

Yeah you can take them to a HazMat center. A lot of electronics stores like Radio Shack will take them too.

Here's a site. You can enter your city and it will give you a list of places.

[motormaker]

Best Buy is also a good place to get rid of them.

[Shopaholic]

Most electronics stores will take them from you. I didn't even know until recently that you are not supposed to throw them away. I just got some Duracell precharged rechargeables, and they're supposed to be some of the longest lasting on the market, so hopefully I won't have to dispose of any for a long time!

[texdav]

Radio shack llso.

[Aeroman]

I launch mine into the sun.
I can see them disappear in the glare of the sun, but for some reason in a few seconds they fall back to earth.

I think I need to build a bigger trebuchet.

[allforcats]

Originally Posted by st33lcas3

Yeah you can take them to a HazMat center. A lot of electronics stores like Radio Shack will take them too.

Here's a site. You can enter your city and it will give you a list of places.

This link is a great help!! Thank you! I had no idea there are so many places that take batteries. Examples:

Radio Shack
Best Buy
Home Depot
Lowe's
various drug stores
AT&T Mobility
Verizon Wireless
ACE Hardware
Target
Office Depot
lumber stores
local appliances stores