Car batteries
recycling
we buy scrap car batteries in all sizes for
recycling purposes
Laptop computers,
MP3 players, toys, cell phones—these are just some of the products that
require different types of batteries in our daily
lives. Over 3 billion dry cell batteries are sold each
year in the U.S. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, more
than 350 million rechargeable batteries alone are purchased in the U.S.
each year.
Batteries are a unique product, some of which are
comprised of toxic components. Rechargeable batteries include heavy
metals like cadmium. Some of the different types of batteries available
include alkaline, lithium manganese, zinc, silver oxide, nickel cadmium,
nickel metal hydride, lithium-ion and lead acid, which can threaten our
environment if not properly discarded or handled.
There are many ways to recycle single use and rechargeable batteries,
most of which depends on the type of battery you have. You can also
reduce waste with prevention. Starting with prevention creates less or
no leftover waste to become potentially hazardous. There are a few easy
ways to reduce household battery waste.
Buy only what you need - check to see if you already have the batteries
on hand before buying more.
When suited to the task buy hand operated items that function without
batteries.
Look for the batteries that have less mercury and heavy metals.
Consider rechargeable batteries for some needs, but remember that they
also contain heavy metals such as nickel-cadmium.
Rechargeable batteries can be recycled and there are
many locations available at Earth911
Battery recycling and reuse can have a positive impact
towards our reduction of battery waste and pollution.
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