Batteries should not go in standard household waste because of the heavy metal they contain. Many town will have a monthly or annual recycling day to take care of batteries, but you may not find that convenient. Find a recycling drop point for single use batteries or one for rechargables ranging from cellphone batteries all the way up to cordless power tool packs and laptop batteries. If you have your battery in your car replaced, make sure the shop recycles. (some will give you a discount on... read more