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Recycle Old Cell Phones
The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corp. has launched a nationwide program to collect old cell phones at participating retailers call
1-877-2-RECYCLE or go to the link provided below to find a drop-off location: http://www.call2recycle.org
Battery Disposal
- Lead Acid (car, truck, boat) batteries are hazardous and are banned in Pennsylvania from disposal.
- These types of batteries should be taken to a HHW drop-off or a automotive battery retailer for recycling
- Common household batteries (AA, AAA. C, and D size and 9 volt) are not considered hazardous.
- Although these types of batteries are not hazardous they are accepted at HHW events
- Rechargeable batteries used in laptop computers, cell phones, cameras, and power tools are considered hazardous which include
- Nickel Cadmium
- Nickel Metal Hydride
- Lithium Ion
- Small Sealed Lead
- These types of batteries are accepted at HHW events or they can be taken to a retailer participating in the Rechargeable Battery Recycling
Corporation's (RBRC) recycling program. Residents can call 1-800-8-Battery for the nearest location or on the Internet at www.rbrc.com. Attached is a list of RBRC locations in Philadelphia.
- Button cell batteries used in hearing aids, watches, calculators, and cameras are considered hazardous.
- These types of batteries are accepted at HHW events, residents can also contact retailers such as Radio Shack and Wal-Mart to determine if
they accept these batteries for recycling.
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