Store used batteries in a cool and dry area. If you suspect your child has swallowed a battery of any type, you should contact your local emergency services immediately. This type of battery is known to cause severe burns of the esophagus when swallowed which has in some cases resulted in death. Lithium button cell batteries found in musical birthday cards can be an attractive item for an inquisitive child. Below, we've listed some useful suggestions and considerations about storing your used batteries.Īll batteries should be kept safely out of reach of small children. Most of us have a place (or several) where we store our used batteries before we make the trip to our local retail recycling location. Avoid wrapping the entire battery in tape or taping different chemistries together. Place enough tape to safely cover the positive terminal.
To ensure that the batteries stay together, place another length of packing tape over the negative terminal ends.Įvery battery that is recycled at RMC is sorted by type and chemistry. If multiple button cell batteries need to be prepared for recycling, simply use a longer piece of packing tape and place each button cell side by side with the positive terminal against the tape. Stacking Button Cell Batteries Prior to Taping Securing the Positive Terminals on a Battery Do not bring broken or damaged batteries to RMC’s collection sites, please contact RMC to make recycling arrangements. Simply place a piece of masking tape over the terminal ends to secure both the positive and negative terminals.Ĭarefully place broken and or leaking batteries into a separate baggie or UN approved container with protective gloves and eyewear. Mark the container if it contains broken batteries. Although not subject to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, we recommend that the protective caps or masking tape be placed over its terminals prior to being recycled as well.ĩ Volt batteries are the type usually found in smoke detectors and alarm clocks. The sizes of these batteries vary depending on the application and each must have their positive terminals taped before recycling.Ħ Volt batteries are the type used in larger flashlights and lanterns. Sealed Lead Acid batteries are commonly used to power emergency lighting systems, UPS power units, remote control cars and vehicles. All of these batteries must have their positive terminals taped before recycling. Other Primary Lithium Cell Batteries (non-rechargeable)Īside from the various button cell sizes, there are the more common AAA, AA, C, D and 9 Volt varieties. We recommend taping both the positive and negative terminals by simply placing a single piece of tape around the top and bottom of the button cell covering both terminal ends.īutton cell batteries are used in many applications such as musical greeting cards, watches and hearing aids. Special consideration must be taken to ensure all primary lithium "button" cell batteries have their positive terminals taped prior to recycling.
Primary Lithium "Button" Cell Batteries (non-rechargeable) Please ensure any exposed terminals or wires are taped or bagged during storage and prior to recycling. Rechargeable batteries come in all the common sizes like AA, AAA, C, D and 9 volt and you'll find them in many different household devices. They're also used in cellphones, laptops and tools. Carefully inspect rechargeable batteries for damage.
Most of the batteries that we use everyday do not require any special preparation before recycling, however we do recommend that precautionary measures be taken when recycling certain types of batteries to reduce any risk of short-circuit.
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