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Where Do I Discard...?
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On December 15, 2010, Governor Paterson signed into law a new requirement for manufacturers to take back and recycle rechargeable batteries in a statewide, manufacturer funded program. The Rechargeable Battery Law mandates that manufacturers be responsible to provide this service at no cost to the consumer. Beginning June 8, 2011, retailers that sell covered rechargeable batteries will be required to accept used rechargeable batteries from consumers at no cost to the consumer during normal business hours.
A retailer must accept up to 10 batteries per day from any person regardless of whether they purchase replacement batteries or a retailer must accept as many batteries as a consumer purchases from the retailer.
Batteries covered by the law include:
- Nickel-cadmium
- Sealed lead
- Lithium ion
- Nickel metal hydride
- Any other such dry cell battery capable of being charged
- Battery packs containing any of the above mentioed batteries
IMPORTANT---Beginning December 5, 2011 a disposal ban goes in to effect which prohibits the disposal of rechargeable batteries in the trash!!!
Examples of items that use rechargeable batteries are:
- cell phones
- laptops
- cordless tools
- cordless telephones
- children's motorized vehicles
Alkaline batteries are not covered under this law and can be thrown in the trash. (typiclally AAA, AA, C, D, 9 volt, -- you can also buy rechargeable batteries in these sizes--before discarding make sure that it does not say "rechargeable")
For additional information on battery recycling or to find a collection location in your area click here.
