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Where do I Recycle Rechargeable Batteries?
Remember that Florida law prohibits the disposal of lead-acid
and nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries into the regular solid waste stream (403.708(13)(a)
and 403.7192(3),
F.S.)
Where to recycle rechargeable batteries depends on the type of
battery. Most county Household Hazardous Waste programs accept all types of
rechargeable batteries from residents. Here are some other options:
- Lead-acid batteries from motor vehicles, boats, and aircraft: –Retailers
of these batteries are required take them back for recycling as trade-ins
for new batteries (403.708(13)(a),
F.S.). Try the place where you buy new batteries or other retailers that
sell that type of battery.
- Small sealed lead acid batteries weighing less than 25 pounds from smaller
equipment and backup power supplies: The manufacturer must provide a method
of recycling these batteries (403.7192(6),
F.S.). Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), which provides
the required recycling for most battery manufacturers, accepts batteries
weighing up to 2 pounds and has collection centers at major retail stores
that sell rechargeable batteries and rechargeable products. Contact RBRC at
1(800) 8-BATTERY to find the closest participating retailer or visit their
web site at www.RBRC.org .
- Nickel-cadmium and other rechargeable batteries – Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd),
Lithium Ion (Li-ion) and Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) – found in cellular
and cordless phones, laptop computers and camcorders – are also recyclable
through RBRC (see above).
- All types of rechargeable batteries: County Household Hazardous Waste
programs accept these batteries from residents. See our Household
Hazardous Waste page for your county contact.
- For more information – Visit the Earth
911 web site at or contact your county’s Household Hazardous
Waste program. You may also call the Department’s toll free information
line at 1-800-741-4DEP (4337).
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