Batteries

Batteries can be full of hazardous nickel, cadmium or corrosive acids. The good news is they're recyclable. The bad news is everybody just throws them in the garbage.

Check out this powerful video made by CBC's Canadian Marketplace:

Batteries Not Included Video

CPSC will be publishing more information here about batteries and producer responsibility.

News & Events

Applying the Product Stewardship Framework for Residentially Generated Batteries:
April 29, 2008 workshops hosted by Del Norte Solid Waste Management Authority and CPSC in Sacramento

Policy & Legislation

California

CPSC will be posting information on California policies and legislation here.

What You Can Do To Help

Recycle Rechargeable Batteries

Since rechargeable batteries contain heavy metals, battery producers have organized a voluntary responsibility organization called the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC). We encourage you to utilize RBRC collection bins at many retailers.

To find our where you can recycle old batteries and cell phones:

• Call the RBRC hotline at 1-800-8-BATTERY or 1-877-2-RECYCLE
  
  
• Go to any Alltel, AT&T, Batteries Plus, Black & Decker, Circuit City, DeWalt, The Home Depot, Lowe's, Milwaukee Electrical Tool, Office Depot, OfficeMax, Orchard Supply, Porter Cable Service Centers, RadioShack, Remington Product Company, Sears, Staples, Target, US Cellular and Verizon Wireless.

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