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Rechargeable batteries can be dropped off in Call2Recycle bins at the store. Any rechargeable battery that weighs up to 11 pounds and is under 300 watt hours is accepted. There's no charge for recycling.
In 2018 alone, Lowe’s recycled nearly 728,000 pounds of rechargeable batteries from 1,726 sites. You can help celebrate National Battery Day, and responsibly recycle your rechargeable batteries any time, by dropping them off at a Lowe’s recycling center at any store in the continental U.S.
Every year in the United States, millions of single use and rechargeable batteries are bought, used and recycled or disposed of in the trash. Batteries come in various chemistries, types and sizes to fit their use. Single-use batteries can generally be removed from the device when they stop powering the device.
Several options are available for safely disposing of your old rechargeable batteries. Each method has advantages, and the best choice may depend on your location and the number of batteries you need to recycle.
No matter the variety, when rechargeable batteries no longer hold a charge, it’s important to recycle them to reclaim useful materials like mercury, lead, cadmium, nickel, silver, cobalt, lithium, or graphite and to ensure proper handling of potentially dangerous chemicals.
How do I dispose of a dead rechargeable battery? Eventually, your battery will stop holding a charge, and you will need to dispose of it. As we’ve mentioned, many states have laws against throwing them in the trash, so you’ll need to dispose of them another way.
Recycle your old batteries by first determining what type of battery you have, then using a service like Call2Recycle, Earth911, or GreenerGadgets, to find a local recycling drop-off, pick-up, or mail-in program. There are many reasons you should be recycling unwanted batteries.
Call2Recycle has a ZIP code tool to find one of their handy battery recycling locations for rechargeable batteries. We urge you to seek them out – Energizer ® has collected and recycled nearly 200,000 pounds of batteries through Call2Recycle alone.
Some single-use batteries can go in the trash in most states but rechargeable batteries should always be recycled. Contact your city for disposal sites.
Learn about different types of batteries and the proper ways to dispose of them. This fact sheet from Energy Saver includes information on single-use, rechargeable, and automotive batteries, as well as tips for disposal, recycling, and safe handling.