Warning:
If your single-use battery contains lithium, do NOT put it in your trash or recycling bins. Battery terminals that touch metal or other batteries can spark and cause a fire.
What to do:
Prior to storing or dropping off single-use lithium metal batteries, either:
completely cover the battery terminals with clear packing tape so it will not come into contact with other batteries/metal
– OR –
place each lithium metal battery in an individual, zip-top plastic bag that you seal. Other plastic bags may be used, but be sure to tie or secure them so the battery will not come out.
– THEN –
Drop off the sealed batteries at:
- Staples locations. The company’s free Easy Rewards program allows drop-offs of lithium metal and other types of single-use batteries, as well as rechargeable batteries. Visit their recycling services page to see a list of acceptable items and find out how to sign up.
- OCRRA’s Battery Recycling Drop-Off Locations throughout Onondaga County. See below.
TIP: Do not store batteries for more than six months. Shorter storage times may be recommended by some manufacturers.
Lithium metal battery drop-off locations
Wegmans
all Onondaga County stores
(foyer area)
Armond Magnarelli Community Center
Open Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.
Bob Cecile Community Center
174 W Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse
Open Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Civic Center
421 Montgomery St, Syracuse
(basement by escalator)
Green Hills Market
Southwest Community Center
(Enter near Clover St. With GPS, use 13204 zip code)
Syracuse Northeast Community Center
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