![]() Place them into the appropriate container at the drop-off sites.īATTERY DROP OFF LOCATIONS for city residents Zinc batteries can also be placed in with the alkaline batteries without being taped. Packing tape works best.ĭo not use duct tape, electrical tape, painters' tape, making tape, gaffers tape, and so on. There are no special handling instructions for most alkaline batteries.Īlkaline batteries 12 volts and higher should be taped in the manner noted above (tape the contact points). It's required by the vendor who accepts them. Why do I need to tape up these batteries? Here's some examples of taped nickel batteries: Other nickel batteries are more traditional and have metal contact points. Some nickel batteries have a red and black wire leading from the battery to a plastic plug or port. Cover this plastic piece with clear tape to prevent the nickel battery from delivering a charge. You should cover the area where the battery would be delivering power to the device. You can identify them because they have " Ni-CD" or " Ni-MH" written on the battery. These are most often rechargeable batteries for items like drills or cordless telephones. How can I tell if I have a nickel battery? You must also tape their contact points with clear tape.ĭo not use duct tape, masking tape, electrical tape, painters' tape or gaffers tape, or so on. Residents should separate nickel batteries from the other types. Taping the ends is to help comply with US Department of Transportation regulations on shipping these types of batteries. Taping the contact points makes them inactive. They can generate heat, or spark when damaged, which can lead to fires. Why do I need to tape up batteries? This is a hassle. You are trying to cover the parts of the battery that deliver power to the device they would be inside. Finally, press another strip of packing tape (sticky side down) on top of the batteries, making a simple package that prevents the batteries from slipping and contacting each other. Place the batteries onto the sticky strip of tape. The easiest way to tape your lithium batteries is to first lay a strip of packing tape on a flat surface, sticky side up. Many drills, and other heavy-duty battery operated items (like lawn mowers) use lithium batteries. Sometimes they look like traditional single-use batteries but have the word "Lithium" written on the side. They also commonly found powering cameras, phones, and lap tops. They are the flat, button-like batteries, like those found in watches or hearing aides. Lithium batteries will be clearly labeled with the word " Lithium" or " Li-ion" written on them. Lithium batteries are easily identifiable. How can I tell if I have a lithium battery? Place taped batteries into the appropriate container at the drop-off sites. Packing tape is best.ĭo not use duct tape, masking tape, electrical tape, painters' tape, or gaffers tape, and so on. ![]() You must also tape their contact points with clear tape. Residents should separate lithium batteries from the other types. There are specific handling directions for each kind.įor all battery types, please remove them from packaging, bags, and other battery storage/transport means (like bottles or jars).īattery recycling is for household batteries only. Do not place nails, screws, light bulbs, electric toothbrushes, vape pens, or other small items in with the batteries. There are three main types, or "chemistries," for household batteries. ![]() Madison residents can recycle their properly prepared single-use household batteries (A, AA, AAA, C, D, lantern batteries, etc) by bringing them to the City’s drop-off sites. Household Battery Recycling The City of Madison has a drop-off program for recycling household batteries and they must be properly prepared so they can be recycled. Warner Park Community Recreation Center. ![]() Planning, Community & Economic Development.Household Batteries - Recycling - Streets & Recycling - City of Madison, Wisconsin Skip to main content
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