Alkaline

• Uses: flashlights, toys, radios, calculators, games, smoke detectors and other products

• Disposal: – Purchased 1993 or earlier: take to HHW facility or battery collection site.– Purchased after 1993: recyclable and disposable

Carbon Zinc (non-rechargeable)

• Uses: many of the same as alkaline batteries, but not available in button-battery size. Labeled as “General Purpose,” “Heavy-Duty” or “Classic”

• Disposal: Recyclable and Disposable

Lithium (non-rechargeable)

• Uses: Cameras, computer memory backup, watches, remote controls, medical devices and handheld games

• Disposal: Tape battery terminals or bag individual battery and take to battery collection site

Mercuric Oxide (non-rechargeable)

• Uses: hearing aids, watches, medical devices and cameras• Disposal: take to battery collection site

Silver Oxide (non-rechargeable)

• Uses: hearing aids, watches, calculators, cameras, toys and musical greeting cards

• Disposal: Take to battery collection site

Zinc Air (non-rechargeable)

• Uses: hearing aids, medical devices• Disposal: Take to battery collection site or dispose of in trash

Nickel Cadmium(rechargeable)

• Uses: portable tools and appliances, cellular phones, cordless phones, camcorders, 2-way radios. Used as alternatives to alkaline batteries.

• Disposal: Take to battery collection site or Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation

Nickel Metal Hydride(rechargeable)

• Uses: video cameras, cellular phones, laptop computers. Alternative to alkaline batteries.

• Disposal: Take to battery collection site or Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation

Lithium Ion(rechargeable)

• Uses: laptop computers, cellular phones, video cameras and portable electronics

• Disposal: Take to battery collection site or Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation. Battery terminals must be taped or individually bagged.

Small Sealed Acid or Gel Cell(rechargeable, Non-Automotive)

• Uses: video cameras, security systems, weed trimmer and wheelchairs• Disposal: Take to battery collection site or Rechargeable Battery Recycling

Corporation.

Lead Acid(rechargeable)

• Uses: cars, boats, snowmobiles, golf carts, motorcycles, ATVs and wheelchairs• Disposal: Take to battery collection site or return to retailer

Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation

• Phone number: 800-8-BATTERY• www.rbrc.org

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facilities

8100 Jefferson Highway, Brooklyn Park, MN

1400 West 96th Street, Bloomington, MN