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Alkaline
• Uses: flashlights, toys, radios, calculators, games, smoke detectors and other products
• Disposal: – Purchased 1993 or earlier: take to HHW facility or battery collection site.– Purchased after 1993: recyclable and disposable
Carbon Zinc (non-rechargeable)
• Uses: many of the same as alkaline batteries, but not available in button-battery size. Labeled as “General Purpose,” “Heavy-Duty” or “Classic”
• Disposal: Recyclable and Disposable
Lithium (non-rechargeable)
• Uses: Cameras, computer memory backup, watches, remote controls, medical devices and handheld games
• Disposal: Tape battery terminals or bag individual battery and take to battery collection site
Mercuric Oxide (non-rechargeable)
• Uses: hearing aids, watches, medical devices and cameras• Disposal: take to battery collection site
Silver Oxide (non-rechargeable)
• Uses: hearing aids, watches, calculators, cameras, toys and musical greeting cards
• Disposal: Take to battery collection site
Zinc Air (non-rechargeable)
• Uses: hearing aids, medical devices• Disposal: Take to battery collection site or dispose of in trash
Nickel Cadmium(rechargeable)
• Uses: portable tools and appliances, cellular phones, cordless phones, camcorders, 2-way radios. Used as alternatives to alkaline batteries.
• Disposal: Take to battery collection site or Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation
Nickel Metal Hydride(rechargeable)
• Uses: video cameras, cellular phones, laptop computers. Alternative to alkaline batteries.
• Disposal: Take to battery collection site or Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation
Lithium Ion(rechargeable)
• Uses: laptop computers, cellular phones, video cameras and portable electronics
• Disposal: Take to battery collection site or Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation. Battery terminals must be taped or individually bagged.
Small Sealed Acid or Gel Cell(rechargeable, Non-Automotive)
• Uses: video cameras, security systems, weed trimmer and wheelchairs• Disposal: Take to battery collection site or Rechargeable Battery Recycling
Corporation.
Lead Acid(rechargeable)
• Uses: cars, boats, snowmobiles, golf carts, motorcycles, ATVs and wheelchairs• Disposal: Take to battery collection site or return to retailer
Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation
• Phone number: 800-8-BATTERY• www.rbrc.org
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facilities
8100 Jefferson Highway, Brooklyn Park, MN
1400 West 96th Street, Bloomington, MN