Battery recycling
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Battery recycling is a recycling activity that aims to reduce the number of batteries being disposed as municipal solid waste. It is widely promoted by environmentalists concerned about contamination, particularly of land and water, by the addition of heavy metals and other toxic chemicals from batteries.
[edit] Types of batteries
Most types of batteries can be recycled. However, some batteries are recycled more readily than others, such as lead-acid automotive batteries (97% are recycled)[1] and button cells (because of the value and toxicity of their chemicals).[2] Other types, such as alkaline and rechargeable, can also be recycled.
Lead-Acid Batteries:
These batteries include but are not limited to: Car Batteries, Golf Cart Batteries, UPS Batteries, Industrial Fork-Lift Batteries, Motorcycle Batteries, and Commercial Batteries. These can be regular lead-acid, SLA, Gel Type, or AGM batteries. It is important that you check the links below for the proper type of battery you can recycle if you have any questions.
[edit] References
- ^ See Lead-acid_battery#Environmental_concerns
- ^ Municipal Solid Waste - Commodities: Batteries - EPA. Retrieved 11 September 2007.
[edit] External links
- Battery recycling at the Open Directory Project
- Batteries Not Included - CBC Marketplace
- Recycle Your Battery - Battery Recycling Information
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