How to Dispose of Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries

Nickel metal hydride batteries are a common disposable batteries used in small devices and toys. While these batteries make our lives easier and more entertaining, they are potentially very destructive to the environment if disposed improperly. According to Environment, Health and Safety Online, batteries can pollute lakes and streams from the vapor emitted when burned and leach heavy metals into the soil when thrown in the landfill. There is a simple way to recycle Nickel metal hydride and other batteries, however, using the Call2Recycle program, which places battery recycling dropoffs all around the U.S. and Canada.

Instructions

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  Go to the Call2Recyle drop-off locator (see Resources).
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  Enter your address, city, state or ZIP code into the field provided. Click the "Search" button.
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  Narrow the search radius down if the map is showing locations that are too far from your home. This can be done by clicking on the drop-down menu that says "select a radius," clicking on "10 Miles" and clicking again on the "Search" button.
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  Write down the address of your nearest battery drop-off location. Most of these are located in local shops.
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  Collect all of your nickel metal hydride batteries, and other small batteries you wish to dispose of.
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  Walk or drive to your chosen drop-off center. Look around the shop for the brown cardboard box that says "recycle" in green words, or ask one of the clerks where you can drop off your batteries for recycling.

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