Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from tbomb and more videos in the Recycling Electronic Products category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at http://www.howcast.com/videos/new or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at http://www.howcast.com/filmmakers/apply. Those old cell phone and laptop batteries staring you in the eye? Don't worry, recycling them is easy. To complete this How-To you will need: Old batteries Determination A nagging conscience Step 1: Collect your leftover batteries Collect all your leftover batteries. Rechargeable batteries from cell phones and laptops are especially important to recycle since they contain toxic materials that could damage the environment. Also, car batteries are always recyclable. Tip: If you don't know if your battery needs to be recycled, follow this basic rule—if it's rechargeable, it's recyclable. Step 2: Check with the store Check the store where you bought your electronics to see if they recycle. Many do. Step 3: Locate a recycling center If the store doesn't recycle, find a recycling center on the nonprofit Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation's website at rbrc.org. Type in your zip code and a list of locations appears. Tip: You can also call 1-800-8-Battery if you have questions about recycling rechargeable batteries. Step 4: Recycle pre-1997 batteries If you have other used batteries like AA, AAA, C, D and nine-volt batteries, they will need to be recycled if they were made before 1997—since they contain large amounts of mercury. One place that recycles this sort of battery is batteryrecycling.com. They charge 85 cents a pound, but isn't the environment worth it? Step 5: Trash regular post-1997 batteries Your household batteries made after 1997 usually can't be recycled. Because they no longer contain so much mercury, you can just throw them away—but perhaps you should consider using rechargeable batteries instead. Thanks for watching How To Recycle Batteries! If you enjoyed this video subscribe to the Howcast YouTube channel! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=howcast
Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from tbomb and more videos in the Recycling Electronic Products category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at http://www.howcast.com/videos/new or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at http://www.howcast.com/filmmakers/apply. Those old cell phone and laptop batteries staring you in the eye? Don't worry, recycling them is easy. To complete this How-To you will need: Old batteries Determination A nagging conscience Step 1: Collect your leftover batteries Collect all your leftover batteries. Rechargeable batteries from cell phones and laptops are especially important to recycle since they contain toxic materials that could damage the environment. Also, car batteries are always recyclable. Tip: If you don't know if your battery needs to be recycled, follow this basic rule—if it's rechargeable, it's recyclable. Step 2: Check with the store Check the store where you bought your electronics to see if they recycle. Many do. Step 3: Locate a recycling center If the store doesn't recycle, find a recycling center on the nonprofit Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation's website at rbrc.org. Type in your zip code and a list of locations appears. Tip: You can also call 1-800-8-Battery if you have questions about recycling rechargeable batteries. Step 4: Recycle pre-1997 batteries If you have other used batteries like AA, AAA, C, D and nine-volt batteries, they will need to be recycled if they were made before 1997—since they contain large amounts of mercury. One place that recycles this sort of battery is batteryrecycling.com. They charge 85 cents a pound, but isn't the environment worth it? Step 5: Trash regular post-1997 batteries Your household batteries made after 1997 usually can't be recycled. Because they no longer contain so much mercury, you can just throw them away—but perhaps you should consider using rechargeable batteries instead. Thanks for watching How To Recycle Batteries! If you enjoyed this video subscribe to the Howcast YouTube channel! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=howcast