Recycling Information

General preparation prior to recycling batteries:

• Cover terminals with insulative material to prevent shorting during shipment
• Discharge battery fully prior to shipment
• When shipping more than one pack, package so that terminals from one or more battery packs cannot come into contact with terminals other battery packs.

Alkaline

Alkaline batteries that are manufactured with a "mercury-free" formula and are safe for disposal in the municipal waste stream. EXCEPTIONS: Minnesota - Hennipen County only, - consumers and non-consumers must dispose of these batteries as a hazardous waste.

BR and CR Lithium

Safe for disposal in the municipal waste stream. Non-consumers should first fully discharge the battery prior to disposal.

Lithium-Ion

Safe for disposal in the municipal waste stream.

Ni-Cad Batteries

Nickel-cadmium batteries are classified as a D006 (cadmium) hazardous waste. These batteries can be recycled through a local household hazardous waste disposal program or through the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation, Charge Up to Recycle!, national battery collection program (www.rbrc.com). Call 1-800-8BATTERY for assistance in recycling.

Ni-MH Batteries

Safe for disposal in the municipal waste stream. This battery however is recyclable. If you would like to recycle this battery, call INMETCO at (724) 758-2800. Note: INMETCO also offers recycling services for other battery chemistries. (www.inmetco.com).

Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) Batteries

SLA batteries are fully recyclable and should be accepted at any location that accepts common automotive starter batteries. Examples of places that accept these batteries are county or municipal recycling drop-off centers, scrap metal dealers, and retailers who sell automotive replacement lead-acid starter batteries. Panasonic offers a recycling program called the SAV-LEAD Program. Call 1-800-SAV-LEAD for assistance in recycling.

Information on the Panasonic SAV-LEAD Program in PDF Format - 15KB

Silver Oxide

All Silver Oxide batteries contain silver and are considered to be a hazardous waste by the federal government. Non-Consumers must dispose of these batteries in full compliance with the hazardous waste rules. Consumers are covered by the Household exemption under RCRA which allows for these batteries to be disposed of into the municipal waste stream.

Zinc-Air/Zinc-Carbon

Same as Alkaline, including exceptions.