The average consumer has 21 battery-operated devices in the home, but only one in six American households recycle old batteries. That means most of the 2.9 billion batteries discarded each year end up in a landfill and cause unnecessary pollution – yikes.
Partner With Us.
In honor of National Recycling Month and Earth Day on April 22, Interstate Batteries® is partnering with you to keep your portable power green. After all, green is more than our color, it is our goal. Check out these battery recycling tips to keep your household eco-friendly, and don't forget to find a free battery recycling drop point at an Interstate All Battery Center® near you:
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#1. Nickel-based Batteries
Digital cameras, power tools and cordless phones normally run on nickel-cadmium (NiCd) or nickel-metal hydride (NiMh). These batteries are considered to be household hazardous waste and should always be recycled. |
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#2. Lithium-based Batteries
Lithium-based batteries, both rechargeable and nonrechargeable, can be recycled to create new batteries. They're the battery version of the everlasting gobstopper. |
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#3. Alkaline Batteries
Recycled alkaline batteries are used for rebar in concrete work. Though not hazardous to throw away, why not go green when you can? |
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#4. Vehicle Batteries
Interstate Batteries leads the industry in lead recycling. Most of that lead is found in vehicle batteries. Automotive batteries contain recyclable plastic and lead, but are surrounded by hazardous acid. We will take care of all the recycling for you at Interstate All Battery Center. |
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