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Batteries are the universal power source that most people are definitely familiar with. The household batteries are used in any portable electric devices for our convenient such as mobile phones, mp3 players, or even laptops. As batteries are common to use and we obviously use them a lot in our daily life, the research found that Americans throw out almost 180,000 tons of batteries every year and it possibly pollute or destroy the landfills and the environment. That’s why we should concern about disposing or recycling them. Normally, batteries can be classified into two broad types which are the primary batteries (used once and dispose) and the secondary batteries (rechargeable battery) concerning chargeability. Moreover, these two types of batteries are different both its usage and its recycle way.
Which way is the best? Disposing or recycling?
Considering consumers’ health, recycling seems to be better. Since the batteries still contain the toxic stuff like mercury and other potentially toxic, we should take those batteries to the recycler. Nowadays, some cities accept the hazardous batteries, especially the old one—more toxic, at the waste facilities. They are mostly sent to elsewhere to be processed and recycled as components in new batteries.
How to Recycle Non-rechargeable Batteries?
There are many types of batteries, so its disposing is probably different as following …
* Alkaline battery: this kind of battery is classified as non-hazardous waste by the US government. It’s mostly used in household devices such as flashlights, calculators, toys, clocks, smoke alarms, or remote controls. The safely way to recycle is to place them to the normal trash. Anyway, if you are in California, you should toss them in the particular place according to the rules.
* Button battery: this kind of battery is concerned as hazardous waste, so you need be sure that you will bring them to the right waste facilities. Button batteries are mostly used in Watches, hearing aids, toys, greeting cards, or remote controls.
* Lead Acid Vehicle Batteries: It’s also widely used in our daily life. Cars, trucks, and motorcycles need this kind of battery. It’s concerned as the hazardous waste and the best way to handle with it is to take back to where you purchase. Most places that sell car batteries will usually accept them for recycling. There may be a fee for this service.
* For other toxin types: you can contact the govern department that takes care of the battery recycling. They will provide you the information of the nearest hazardous waste site.
How about Rechargeable Batteries?
Remarking nowadays, we spend a lot of rechargeable batteries in cell phones, MP3 players and laptops. This kind of battery contain theoretically toxic heavy metals sealed up inside and of course, it’s hazardous waste. If you throw them out to the regular garbage, it can pollute the environmental integrity of landfills and create the incinerator emissions. Fortunately, most battery industries nowadays provide the recycling service such as Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC).
Tips & Warning
* For rechargeable battery, let a discharged battery cool to room temperature before recharging. A warm battery can cut-off switch to stop the charging process impulsively and the battery will not get a full charge.
* A discharged battery can be detected by a sharp drop in power, or by a reduction in the number of power indicators. So, recharge batteries only when they are near to fully discharged.
* Continuous charging will shorten battery life. So, don’t leave your cellphone, radio, etc. in the charger when not charging; don’t use the charger as a stand.
* If we start replacing single-use batteries with rechargeable one, we are not only saving money, but also confirming that fewer batteries finish up in landfills.
* In many cities, there are retailers that will provide the recycling service for most types of batteries. Moreover, if the battery is not recyclable, they will get rid of it safely.
* Old battery is very hazardous and can emit the toxic. So, don’t keep it in bags, pockets, or near sharp objects to avoid leaks and explosions.
* Never dispose or destroy the batteries by fire – they could explode.
* Contact the battery manufacturer, maybe you will need more information of the batteries you buy in order to use, dispose, or recycle it safely.
* Sometimes, recycling batteries can pay you some money. Some shop will recycle them as components in new batteries.
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