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2. Battery recycling - Wikipedia

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   Battery recycling is a recycling activity that aims to reduce the number of batteries being disposed as municipal solid waste.Batteries contain a number of heavy metals and toxic chemicals and disposing of them by the same process as regular household waste has raised concerns over soil contamination and water pollution. [1]

3. Mercury-Containing and Rechargeable Battery Management Act

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   In the United States, the Mercury-Containing and Rechargeable Battery Management Act (the Battery Act) (Public law 104-142) [1] was signed into law on May 13, 1996. The purpose of the law was to phase out the use of mercury in batteries and to provide for the efficient and cost-effective collection and recycling, or proper disposal, of used nickel cadmium batteries, small sealed lead-acid ...

4. Environmental impacts of lithium-ion batteries - Wikipedia

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   Some types of Lithium-ion batteries such as NMC contain metals such as nickel, manganese and cobalt, which are toxic and can contaminate water supplies and ecosystems if they leach out of landfills. [17] Additionally, fires in landfills or battery-recycling facilities have been attributed to inappropriate disposal of lithium-ion batteries. [18]

5. Sustainability with Sarah: Where to recycle batteries ... - AOL

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   Specific recycling programs will accept lead-acid batteries at drop-off locations, such as those in cars. County programs in South Carolina may also have hazardous collection days for particular ...

6. How to dispose of old batteries in Whatcom? Millions are ...

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   Batteries can be damaging to the environment if not properly disposed. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us ...

7. She’s on mission to recycle batteries to protect the ... - AOL

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   Now, she has organized two battery recycling drives. The first is 12-2 p.m., Monday, Dec 18, at 11347 SW 160th St., Miami, and is being held in collaboration with Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida ...