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It depends upon the type of battery you need to dispose of. There is a handy table (located here: http://www.ehso.com/ehshome/batteries.php#Summary) that tells you what to do with each type of battery. This link is also in the 'related links' section below.
You can recycle your watch battery by visiting your local joint battery recycling center. California has different regulations than other states and will request that for proper recycling the battery must have the "three chasing arrows" symbol.
This site has them listed by city, I found several in my area. http://www.recyclingcenters.org
maybe staples, for they usually do computer stuff, or a lightbulb recycling center might take them.
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What is the proper way to dispose of used batteries?
To get rid of used batteries contact your waste management company. They'll send over a special collection crew to dispose of batteries.
How can I safely dispose of lithium batteries?
The best way to dispose of you lithium batteries in a safe manner is to recycle them at your local recycling center. This works with all batteries and other electronics. If your local recycling center does not accept electronics they can be picked up by your city's designated household waste disposal day's or garbage days if you prefer.
What is the best way to dispose of old batteries?
Batteries are considered hazardous waste. Sometimes your disposal company will have a certain day that they will come take care of hazardous waste. You can always bring them to a recycling center as well.
Is there any way to power a laptop with normal batteries?
Mainly all laptop are power by a cord. Usually its the kid version laptops that can run on batteries, but not the professional ones.
How should one dispose of old button batteries?
That will depend on where you live. Batteries can be recycled, so a recycling center should accept them. In California, batteries cannot be thrown away in the trash, so most curbside recycling services will accept household batteries. Talk to your local trash collection service to see what they recommend.
What is the proper way to dispose of pro jet cartridges?
The best way to dispose of a cartridge is to recycle it, if you are not able to get a refill for it. You will take it to any recycling facility to dispose of it.
What is the best way and safest way to dispose of I legal drugs?
The safest way to dispose of legal drugs is to take them to the police department or flush them in the toilet.
What is best way to dispose old license plates?
eat them
What is the best way to dispose of used kitty litter?
The best way to disspose of it is to throw it in the trash in an oder proof bag.
What is the proper way to disposed of Alkaline batteries?
They should be dropped in a battery recycling bin. Such bins often exist in or near electronics stores. Make sure they accept alkaline batteries. Some only accept rechargeable batteries. Using rechargeable batteries can save you money and greatly reduce the number of batteries you need to dispose of.
How can a batteries life be extended?
Do not let the battery run down until dead. This shortens the life of the battery, especially car batteries. Some lithium batteries, such as for laptop PCs, this is actually good for the battery, but that's the exception.For a vehicle, boat or motorcycle, keeping the battery charged on a trickle charger to maintain 100% charge is the best way to extend the life.
What is the best way dispose of old laptops that have your info on the hard drives?
There is software that will overwrite data on the hard drive. Personally, I would dismantle the laptop, remove the drives, strip the drives and smash the platters. There is little value in selling old computers.
