Batteries

Batteries are in an increasing number of items we use every day from
mobile devices, power tools, appliances, toys, greeting cards and even
diapers! While they have made our lives more productive and
enjoyable, batteries require careful disposal at their end-of-life to
avoid contaminating our environment or starting a fire. Vermont has a
successful product stewardship program where batteries are recycled
or taken to a hazardous waste collection event or facility.
Batteries are characterized as single-use also known as “primary”
(alkaline and carbon zinc dry cell), or rechargeable (Nickel-cadmium,
lithium ion, nickel metal hydride, and small sealed lead acid).