Recycle Old Cell Phones

The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corp. has launched a nationwide program to collect old cell phones at participating retailers.  Call 1-877-2-RECYCLE or go to the link provided below to find a drop-off location:
http://www.call2recycle.org

Battery Disposal

• Lead Acid (car, truck, boat) batteries are hazardous and are banned in Pennsylvania from disposal.
• These types of batteries should be taken to a Household Hazardous Waste drop-off event or a automotive battery retailer for recycling.
• Common household batteries (AA, AAA. C, and D size and 9 volt) are not considered hazardous.
  
  •  Although these types of batteries are not hazardous they are accepted at Household Hazardous Waste events.
  • Rechargeable batteries used in laptop computers, cell phones, cameras, and power tools are considered hazardous as they include:
         Nickel Cadmium
         Nickel Metal Hydride
         Lithium Ion
         Small Sealed Lead
  • These types of batteries are accepted at Household Hazardous Waste events or they can be taken to a retailer participating in the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation's (RBRC) recycling program. Residents can call 1-800-8-Battery for the nearest location or on the Internet at www.rbrc.com. Attached is a list of RBRC locations in Philadelphia.  
• Button cell batteries used in hearing aids, watches, calculators, and cameras are considered hazardous.
  a)  These types of batteries are accepted at Household Hazardous Waste events, residents can also contact retailers such as Radio Shack and Wall-Mart to determine if they accept these batteries for recycling.