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Non-rechargeable Alkaline Batteries (AAA, AA, C, D, 9V) are not hazardous.     Dispose with trash.

The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation recycles the following hazardous battery types commonly found in cordless power tools, cellular and cordless phones, laptop computers, camcorders, digital cameras, and remote control toys:

       Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd),

       Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH)

       Lithium Ion (Li-ion) and

       Small Sealed Lead* (Pb)

Your town may have a collection box at its transfer station, and many retailers also have collection boxes, including Home Depot, Lowe’s, Radio Shack, Sears and Target.

Automotive batteries are banned from disposal due to their lead content, and have some (small) value.  If not accepted at your municipal transfer station, they may be brought to :
  • Conway Scrap Metal, 36 Vincent St., Whitman 781-447-2534 (paying $4/each in 8/2007)

  • Spiegel South Shore Scrap, 175 E. Ashland St., Brockton, 508-897-0008

  • Advance Auto Parts also accepts used automotive fluids

  • many service stations accept auto batteries