Battery recycling? lithium ion, nicad, etc.

Daox · 01-25-09, 11:01 AM

So, my battery in my digicam finally totally kicked the bucket. It would take about 7 pictures before it died. So, I went on amazon and picked up a new one. Low and behold its a lithium ion battery. It says right on it to not dispose of in a fire (duh haha), and I know you are supposed to recycle them. Anyone know where I can take it or send it or what to do with it?

Higgy · 01-25-09, 11:57 AM

Alot of home centres like Home Depot, Menards, etc...will do it. Just call them and find out.

SVOboy · 01-25-09, 07:52 PM

If not you can always call the manufacturer and see what they say since most electronics companies are starting to have take back programs or at least information.

PaleMelanesian · 01-26-09, 11:57 AM

Lowes has a recycle box as well, right by the exit.

TimJFowler · 02-17-09, 07:13 PM

You can recycle batteries at most chain hardware, electronics and office stores. The Call2Recycle™ Program has drop boxes most places where you buy batteries.

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Higgy The Gardener Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Manitoba - Canada Posts: 492 Thanks: 17 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	Alot of home centres like Home Depot, Menards, etc...will do it. Just call them and find out.

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SVOboy Administrator Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 291 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	If not you can always call the manufacturer and see what they say since most electronics companies are starting to have take back programs or at least information.

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PaleMelanesian Apprentice EcoRenovator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 118 Thanks: 4 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts	Lowes has a recycle box as well, right by the exit.