How to Properly Dispose of Laptop Batteries

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Proper laptop battery disposal.

If you've replaced the battery in your laptop and do not know what to do with the old one, DO NOT THROW IT IN THE GARBAGE...keep reading and find out how you should properly dispose of your laptop battery!

Instructions

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      Do not just throw these batteries in the garbage, it is extremely horrible for the environment, highly ILLEGAL, and they can be easily recycled.

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      There are various places that will properly dispose of your laptop battery for you. Some of them are places like best buy, office depot, or any computer retailer. There are also dedicated computer recyclers. Check locally to see if there is a computer recycler in your area.

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      These places usually have a kiosk setup where you put the battery in a bag and drop it in the box. If you do not see a kiosk ask an employee about proper laptop battery disposal and they will point you in the right direction and maybe even take care of it for you.

Tips & Warnings

  • It is ILLEGAL to just throw these batteries in the garbage.

  • DO not attempt to disassemble any battery packs. One laptop battery contains the energy equivalent of a hand grenade. It is NOT something to play with.

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