Recycle phone batteries

Can you recycle batteries?

Throwing away batteries, especially rechargeable batteries, can pose risks to people, property, and the environment. Call2Recycle makes it easy to recycle your batteries instead. Just Collect, Protect and Drop Off your used batteries at one of our participating drop-off locations across the U.S.

Where can I recycle a dead battery?

Call2Recycle is one of the companies that offer mail-in battery recycling kits. The kit comes with a container that you can use to collect dead single-use batteries. When the container gets full, you can mail your alkaline batteries to a recycling center.

Does home depot recycle batteries?

The Home Depot has partnered with Call2Recycle, a nonprofit battery recycling program. Rechargeable batteries can be dropped off in Call2Recycle bins at the store. Any rechargeable battery that weighs up to 11 pounds and is under 300 watt hours is accepted. There's no charge for recycling.

Where can I recycle button batteries?

Button cell contain silver and mercury. They must be recycled. You can take them to Call2Recycle drop-off sites, like those at The Home Depot. Watch repair shops may also take these batteries for recycling. Keep all batteries out of the reach of children, but especially button batteries.

Does Call2Recycle offer battery recycling?

Learn about Call2Recycle’s range of convenient battery recycling offerings and identify the best fit for your business or organization. Improper disposal of batteries can cause fires, putting people and property at risk. Access resources and materials now to learn how to be battery safety smart.

How do you recycle a battery?

You should also see if they have any requirements on how to prepare the batteries, like sorting them by chemical composition—such as alkaline, lithium, or nickel metal hydride—or sealing them in a clear plastic bag. If you’re homebound or simply prefer to recycle by mail, you have several good options.