H2: The Hazards of Throwing Batteries Away

Batteries may look harmless, but when placed in household trash or recycling carts, they can cause serious problems:

• Fire Risk: Batteries can spark or overheat when compacted in garbage trucks or processing facilities. Even small household batteries have been linked to fires in waste disposal systems, a rising issue related to hazardous waste batteries.
• Chemical Leaks: Damaged or corroded batteries can release harmful chemicals, contaminating soil and water. The environmental impact of batteries is long-term and dangerous when not properly contained.
• Worker Safety: Fires and chemical exposure put collection crews and facility workers at risk every day.
   

Why you shouldn’t throw batteries in the trash: The risks affect more than just garbage systems; they put people and ecosystems in danger.

Our Recycling Guide

What to Do Instead

Fortunately, safe battery disposal options are widely available. Many local recycling centers and solid waste districts offer special battery recycling programs to make it easy for households and businesses to do the right thing.

Battery Disposal Guidelines:

• Household battery recycling (AA, AAA, etc.): Check your local district’s collection site info.
• Rechargeable battery recycling and lithium battery recycling: These batteries are hazardous and must be taken to a certified drop-off location.
• Car battery recycling: Auto parts stores and service centers often accept car batteries for proper disposal.

How You Can Help

Here are some simple steps to improve safety and sustainability:

• Never place batteries in your trash or recycling cart.
• Store used batteries in a cool, dry place until you can drop them off.
• Reach out to your local solid waste district for updated battery disposal guidelines.

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A Small Step with a Big Impact

Proper battery recycling protects your neighborhood, keeps collection crews safe, and supports long-term environmental sustainability. “Why Batteries Don’t Belong in Your Trash or Recycling Cart” isn’t just a warning; it’s a call to action.

At Kimble, we’re committed to building a cleaner, greener tomorrow, one small, safe step at a time. 

Have questions about proper disposal? Contact us today

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