Question

Answer this if you can

What should we do with the used batteries if we are not supposed to throw them?

Answer 1

we can reuse the waste battery

Answer 2

Using rechargeable batteries reduces waste and energy needed for the manufacture and transport of new product... but these types of batteries actually contain even more toxic materials. Therefore, it is extra important that these be recycled and not wind up in landfills. In California, any retailers that sell rechargeable batteries are required to accept used rechargeable batteries for reuse, recycling or disposal.

Car batteries can be recycled at auto shops, and this is normally taken care of for you when you have your battery changed. The average car battery has about 20 pounds of lead acid -- fortunately, the lead and the battery's plastic case are recyclable.

Computer, PDA and cell phone batteries can be returned to the manufacturer for proper disposal, or to your service provider's store. And if your iPhone's lithium ion battery is dead, you have to send the whole iPhone back to Apple -- and cough up a service fee of $79 plus $6.95 shipping -- to get your iPhone up and running again. (Be sure to check out these tips on how to get the most out of your iPhone battery.)