Battery Types & How To Prepare
To reduce or eliminate the chance of fire we encourage all to properly prepare batteries before bringing them to any drop off location. Follow the guidelines provided on this page to ensure safe battery collection. Remember, when in doubt, tape your battery terminals.
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LITHIUM-ION
HOW TO PREPARE FOR DROP-OFF:
TAPE ALL EXPOSED TERMINALS WITH CLEAR TAPE
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LITHIUM
HOW TO PREPARE FOR DROP -OFF:
TAPE ALL EXPOSED TERMINALS WITH CLEAR TAPE
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LEAD ACID
HOW TO PREPARE FOR DROP-OFF:
TAPE ALL EXPOSED TERMINALS WITH CLEAR TAPE
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ALKALINE BATTERY
HOW TO PREPARE FOR DROP OFF:
TAPE THE ENDS ON 6 VOLT, 9 VOLT, C AND D
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HEAVY DUTY BATTERY
HOW TO PREPARE FOR DROP OFF:
TAPE THE ENDS ON 6 VOLT, 9 VOLT, C AND D
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NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE
HOW TO PREPARE FOR DROP OFF:
TAPE THE ENDS ON 6 VOLT, 9 VOLT, C AND D
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NICKEL CADMIUM
HOW TO PREPARE FOR DROP OFF:
TAPE THE ENDS ON 6 VOLT, 9 VOLT, C AND D
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MERCURY BATTERY
HOW TO PREPARE FOR DROP OFF:
TAPE THE ENDS ON 6 VOLT, 9 VOLT, C AND D
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BUTTON BATTERY
HOW TO PREPARE FOR DROP OFF:
TAPE THE WHOLE BATTERY
WITH CLEAR TAPE