{"id":3079,"date":"2018-08-09T20:33:03","date_gmt":"2018-08-09T20:33:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/recycletorrance.org\/?p=3079"},"modified":"2018-08-09T20:34:54","modified_gmt":"2018-08-09T20:34:54","slug":"got-rechargeable-batteries-heed-call2recycle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/recycletorrance.org\/got-rechargeable-batteries-heed-call2recycle\/","title":{"rendered":"Got Rechargeable Batteries? Heed the Call2Recycle!"},"content":{"rendered":"
Did you know it’s illegal to dispose of rechargeable batteries in the trash? Because rechargeable batteries contain heavy metals, they are classified as a Hazardous Waste. Whereas metals like lead, cadmium, zinc , and cobalt can pollute land and water when improperly disposed of, when recycled, these heavy metals from batteries can be reclaimed and used to make new batteries. Recycling rechargeable batteries not only reduces pollution, it conserves natural resources and reduces the energy costs involved in making new materials.<\/p>\n
There are several different types of rechargeable batteries: lithium ion, nickel cadmium, small sealed lead acid, and nickel metal hydride. All rechargeable batteries different from single-use batteries (like common household AA, AAA, 9V and D-cell batteries). Single-use batteries cannot be recharged and must be disposed of once they run out of charge. You can find out how to properly dispose of single-use batteries here<\/a>.<\/p>\n