Batteries
Reduce your use of single-use, alkaline batteries by switching to rechargeable batteries. Rechargeable batteries can be recharged inexpensively and reused hundreds of times. When the life of a rechargeable battery is over, it can be recycled.
Acceptable Items
- Alkaline single-use batteries (can be disposed of on campus but are not currently able to be recycled)
- Rechargeable batteries
- Small appliance batteries
- Click here for information on lead-acid batteries (vehicle batteries)
Recycling Tips
- Please tape the terminal ends for all batteries 9v and larger
- Cell phone & laptop batteries should be placed in a sealed plastic bag (i.e. Ziploc bag) then boxed before being placed in the yellow bin.
Recycling Locations
- Yellow electronics recycling bins located at outdoor waste and recycling sites