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BATTERY DISPOSAL
Most rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are classified as non-hazardous
waste and are safe for disposal in the normal municipal waste stream.
Many localities have laws in place requiring battery recycling. Check your
local laws to make sure that you can dispose of rechargeable batteries
in your regular trash. To safely dispose of lithium-ion batteries, protect
terminals from exposure to other metal with packing, masking or
electrical tape so they do not cause a fire while being transported.
Lithium-ion batteries, however, do contain recyclable materials and
are accepted for recycling by the Rechargeable Battery Recycling