Am I Recyclable? Batteries

Rechargeable batteries should never be placed in your garbage or recycling bin and are a big fire hazard!

Rechargeable batteries should be delivered to the Authority for proper recycling and disposal. 

Rechargeable batteries include lithium-ion, lead acid, nickel cadmium, nickel-metal hydride, & lithium-ion polymer batteries.

These types of rechargeable batteries can be found in household items such as:

  • Electronic devices
  • Medical devices
  • Remote control toys
  • Power tools
  • Vacuums
  • Chainsaws
  • Lawn mowers & more


Alkaline Batteries:

Household alkaline batteries should be placed in your trash for disposal. Previously, alkaline battery disposal posed an environmental threat because of the mercury content. Since mercury has been phased out of battery production, single-use alkaline battery disposal has become simpler and safer and such items should be placed with your trash.

Here is a list of locations in which you can drop-off your rechargeable batteries at no cost:

  • Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority Utica & Rome EcoDrops (year-round at no charge)
  • Best Buy - 4725 Commercial Drive, New Hartford
  • Home Depot - 545 French Road, New Hartford
  • JPJ Electronic Communications Inc. - 1 West Whitesboro Street, Yorkville
  • Lowes - 710 Horatio Street, Utica
  • Lowes - 182 Lowes Boulevard, Herkimer
  • Lowes - 4699 Middle Settlement Road, New Hartford
  • Lowes - 1230 Erie Boulevard West, Rome
  • McQuade and Bannigan Inc. - 1300 Stark Street, Utica
  • Staples - 4795 Commercial Drive, New Hartford
  • Utica Valley Electric Supply - 2415 West Whitesboro Street, Yorkville
  • Verizon Wireless - 8500 Seneca Turnpike, New Hartford 

 

 

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