Recycling

Battery Disposal

VEHICLE BATTERIES (Lead Acid Batteries)

Take vehicle batteries to retailers that sell them. State law requires such retailers to accept, free of charge, up to two (2) vehicle batteries per person per month. Retailers and Distributors must also post signs displaying the universal recycling symbol and stating the following: IT IS ILLEGAL TO DISCARD VEHICLE BATTERIES.

You may also bring them to Niagara County Landfill & Recycling for FREE..

SHOULD ALWAYS BE HANDLED CAREFULLY

DANGEROUS	Yes, because they release hydrogen gas (which is explosive) and because the acid can cause burns.
HAZARDOUS	Yes, because they contain acid, lead, and lead compounds. &
REGULATED	Yes. The environmental laws are written to encourage recycling.Requirements increase if batteries are not recycled as described below.

RECYCLED	NOT RECYCLED
Preferred method to handle used batteries. They are not considered hazardous waste under federal and state law. The generator must be able to show a verifiable tie with the recycler.	Considered hazardous waste under federal and state law. Requirements for notification, storage and permits increase with the number of batteries handled each month.
Storage Requirements	Storage Requirements
Proper housekeeping spill clean-up/containment strategy	Proper housekeeping spill clean-up/containment strategy time limits and quantity limits
Transportation	Transportation
Exempt from environmental requirements Must comply with Department of Transportation regulations (placards, labels).	Must comply with regulations (manifests, hauler registration). Must comply with Department of Transportation regulations (placards, labels).
Disposal	Disposal
Scrap or junk dealers, salvage yards and smelters.	At all approved hazardous waste sites.

Tractor Supply Company accepts Lead-Acid Batteries for recycling.

Locations:

Lockport: 6017 South Transit Road (716) 434-1083
Batavia: 4974 East Main (585) 343-0078

HOUSEHOLD BATTERIES

Type of Battery	Example	Recommended Disposal
Non- Rechargeable Alkaline & Carbon Zinc	AAA, AA, C, D, 9 volt, long life C & D cells, etc.	Household Trash
Rechargeable Alkaline	(same as above)	Household Trash
Rechargeable Nickel cadmium, sealed lead acid, nickel hydride & lithium	AAA, AA, C, D, 9 volt, & battery packs used for power tools, cellular phones, video cameras, portable computers	Deliver to a local drop off site or to a County Household Hazardous Clean-up day.
Button Cell, Silver oxide, Mercuric oxide, Lithium & Zinc air	Round in shape, very small, & thin in size, used for hearing aids, watches, cameras, etc.	Deliver to a local drop off site or County Household Hazardous Clean-up day.

RECHARGABLE BATTERIES

By recycling your used rechargeable batteries, you are helping to create a cleaner and safer environment by keeping harmful rechargeable battery by-products out of the solid waste stream.

The following rechargeable battery chemistries can be recycled – Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd), Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH), Lithium Ion (Li-ion), and Small Sealed Lead* (PB). Look for the Battery Recycling Seal on the battery.

Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd), Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH), Lithium Ion (Li-ion), and Small Sealed Lead* (Pb) rechargeable batteries are commonly found in cordless power tools, cellular and cordless phones, laptop computers and camcorders.

Local retailers collect your spent battery packs and ship them to the recycling facility for processing. The reclaimed materials can be used in new products-such as new batteries and stainless steel products.

FOR LOCATIONS GO TO: www.rbrc.org and click on "Find A Drop Off Site Near You".