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Batteries

How to dispose of lithium-ion battery.

Recommended answerLithium-ion batteries need dedicated collection because damage or short circuits can cause fires.
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Recommended route

Use a battery retailer, hazardous-waste event or electronics/battery collection.

Before disposal or return

  1. Tape exposed terminals where recommended.
  2. Keep damaged batteries isolated from combustible material.

Do not

Do not put lithium batteries in rubbish or municipal recycling.

Reference sources

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

Checked 2026-08-16

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