Batteries vary, from regular alkaline and carbon-zinc batteries to single-use or rechargeable lithium-ion batteries to small sealed lead-acid. They serve nearly endless purposes as well. However, like everything else artificial, they eventually turn into trash.
So, let’s have some trash talk; how do you safely dispose of, recycle, and reuse dead batteries? Just as there are battery variations, even how you dispose of them is different. Today we’ll show you how to safely dispose of, recycle, and reuse the two main categories of batteries—single-use and rechargeable.
Single-Use Batteries
Single-use batteries, also known as alkaline, primary cell, or non-rechargeable batteries, are the most common type today. They power household gadgets such as flashlights, toys, TV remotes, gaming consoles, and much more. Single-use batteries come in various sizes…