My post yesterday about CFLs and their disposal got me thinking about other hazardous items that need to be disposed properly. Concerning batteries, rechargeable batteries are best by a long shot, but even they wear out after time and it is imperative that they are disposed of properly and not thrown out with your regular trash.
Call2Recycle is an organization in Canada and the US that collects and recycles batteries and old cell phones - and it's free! Last year they collected a record breaking 6.7 million pounds of rechargeable batteries in the US - an over 10% increase for 2009 levels! In Canada they increased a whopping 81% (due to expansion to BC and Ontario) and according to their website, Canadians have recycled 199 251 kg of batteries so far this year!
Other recycling centers will accept batteries as well, check your local listings for more information.
So, if you have a pile of old batteries or cell phones gathering dust, be sure to check out their website for more information on how to get involved with the program, and be sure to never throw batteries in the trash!
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