HOW TO RECYCLE OLD BATTERIES?

Batteries of any kind are capable of producing the hazards like

1. Polluting the lakes and streams as metal vaporize in air when burned.
2. Heavy metals used in the batteries have the potential to leach from solid landfills.
3. These old batteries will expose the environment to harmful lead and acid.
4. Most of the batteries that are available today include corrosive acids in them.
5. They may cause burns and even damage our skin and eyes.

Hence it is very much essential to safely dispose the used batteries. Recycling is a better solution for getting rid of the used batteries without harming the environment. The following step could be taken into account while disposing the old used batteries:

· Batteries of any kind will have toxic substances. Recycling the used batteries is an excellent option than there disposal.

· Rechargeable batteries should never be thrown away along with normal household waste as the have some heavily toxic metals. They must be returned to the manufacturer for safe disposal or effectively recycled elsewhere.

· Sending any type of battery to the landfill or incinerator means the contents of the battery will ultimately end up getting into the soil, air, groundwater, and/or surface water, and thus eventually into the food chain and drinking-water supply.

· Usage of rechargeable batteries should be encouraged as it requires more power to manufacture an ordinary battery.

· Also, most of the local councils offer battery recycling services also.

· For more advice on safe disposal of batteries, one can approach the manufacturer of the same.

To find a company near you where you can drop off your old batteries for recycling, check out the comprehensive database at the Earth911.org website