How To Dispose Of Rechargeable Aa Batteries. Non-rechargeable single-use alkaline batteries such as AA AAA 9V or C or D cell are made of different materials than rechargeable batteries. All other states agree except California.
Find a drop box to recycle batteries near you. NYS ECL 27-1805 The law requires businesses who sell rechargeable batteries to collect and recycle the batteries statewide in a manufacturer-funded program at no cost to consumers. Where to recycle rechargeable batteries.
While you cannot put these in your neighborhood recycling bin there are myriad places you can drop these off to get them recycled.
Do not place batteries of any kind in curbside recycling. Once your battery has died and you have removed it cover the positive end or both ends with a piece of tape to insulate it and place the battery in a plastic bag or container designated for recycling. In addition INMETCO a metals reclamation facility in Pennsylvania also recycles alkaline and zinc carbon batteries. They may look like single-use AA AAA or other alkaline batteries or a battery pack shaped for specific tools.
