Non-rechargeable and alkaline household batteries may be discarded with regular trash. However, it is illegal to put rechargeable batteries, such as lithium-ion batteries, in your trash or recycling.

Find out how and where to properly throw out your Lithium Ion Batteries.

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May 19, 2025 · This guide will review how to dispose of batteries and covers how to recycle batteries. It includes information on single-use batteries and rechargeable batteries.

Aug 13, 2025 · Discusses the general dangers of shipping lithium batteries, what consumers should do, and steps shippers and carriers need to take when disposing and recycling lithium batteries and …

Oct 12, 2025 · Unlike alkaline batteries, lithium batteries are reactive and contain hazardous materials. For this reason, you should not put them in the trash. To dispose of lithium batteries, you'll need to …

Jul 15, 2025 · For batteries like lithium-ion or those containing heavy metals, it’s usually recommended to recycle them. Check for designated drop-off locations or hazardous waste collection programs in …