Preventing fires together,
One battery at a time.

20,000 Fires

caused by batteries in the USA each year*

Batteries cause fires

Common household items seem harmless, however, the batteries in them pose risks when disposed into regular garbage or recycling containers because of their highly flammable nature.

3 Billion Batteries

disposed of by Americans each year*

96,153,846 Fires

Phones thrown away globally in a week*

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How to Dispose of Batteries Responsibly

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Director of Recycling, Waste Connections

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Chairperson, ANSI Standard for Material Recovery Facilities

Make your community and your planet safer by disposing of your batteries and items containing batteries, properly.

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How Batteries Can Cause Fires

Check out this video to learn why and how you can safely dispose of your electronics.

Follow these three steps.

Check the electronic devices you need to dispose. If possible, remove the batteries, if not, bring the whole device to the drop off location.

Store batteries in non-metallic containers (plastic, cardboard, or glass) that does not conduct electricity if there is a spark.

Find a local electronic disposal store, or find a drop off location near you.

Remember!

No Batteries, or Devices that contain batteries, in your trash or recycling cans.

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Refuse collectors put their lives in danger every time you throw your batteries into your garbage or recycling container. Batteries are highly flammable and should be taken to a designated drop-off location.

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Preventing fires together,One battery​ at a time.

20,000​ Fires