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Batteries

How to dispose of button battery.

Recommended answerButton cells need separate battery collection and can be dangerous if swallowed.
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Recommended route

Use a retailer or dedicated battery collection point.

Before disposal or return

  1. Keep away from children and pets.
  2. Tape terminals or package safely as locally advised.

Do not

Do not put button batteries in household bins.

Reference sources

U.S. EPA — common recyclablesOpen source ↗Recycle Now — item recycling guideOpen source ↗

Checked 2026-08-16

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