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A lot of places in the US just don't have recycling at all. I've never heard of a municipal recycling program that takes batteries. Everywhere in the US I'm awa
by mystified5016 2y ago
A lot of places in the US just don't have recycling at all. I've never heard of a municipal recycling program that takes batteries. Everywhere in the US I'm aware of you have to take batteries to a specialty drop-off location for recycling. They're all private businesses like Home Depot or small battery shops.
Because of this, a horrifying number of batteries just go into the landfill
- maxerickson 2y agoMy county is about 35,000 people. There's no pickup for batteries, but they accept them for dropoff on site (along with other recyclables). I think this is pretty common, probably any landfill with a household hazardous waste program.
- pkaye 2y agoMy county in California has a household hazardous waster disposal drop off. Any resident can drop off old batteries, bulbs, motor oil, anti-freeze, brake fluid, paints thinner, solvents, pesticides, cleaning chemicals, electronic waste, old stuff with mercury and medical sharps to name a few. You don't even have to exit your car. Just place everything in boxes in your car trunk and park at the facility and their staff will take care of it. If you have anything that looks new and usable they leave it in a reuse area for others who want it. Its all funded through a $15 fee on our property taxes. Well worth it for the convenience.