Battery Beware: Lithium Batteries
Lithium batteries are everywhere — from our phones to our kids’ toys — and these batteries contain hazardous materials. Learn how and why to safely dispose of them.
Lithium Batteries: Around the House
Lithium batteries are very common. They can be found in almost all portable electronic devices and in every room of your home, from the bathroom to the garage. See where lithium batteries might be in your house.
Don’t Recycle or Trash Lithium Batteries at Home
Many people falsely assume they can recycle lithium batteries in their household recycling carts. But the hazardous materials used to make lithium batteries can start fires or even explode due to improper storage or disposal. Learn the dangers of lithium batteries and how to properly dispose of them.
PREVENT FIRES
Never toss lithium batteries or rechargeable devices in your household recycling or waste carts.
WHERE TO RECYCLE
Always dispose of lithium batteries at hazardous waste collection locations or with designated retailers.
PROPER DISPOSAL
Before disposing of lithium batteries, cover the battery terminals with electrical tape and/or place them in separate plastic bags.
Find Local Lithium Battery Drop Off Locations
Contact your local municipality, Call2Recycle.org or Earth911.com to learn where you can safely dispose of lithium batteries.
