How to Recycle Nickel-Cadmium Rechargeable Batteries

The nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries you use in cordless and cellular phones, camcorders and cordless power tools can be recycled through a program sponsored by the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corp. and then be recharged to be used several times over. To identify a nickel-cadmium rechargeable battery look for the "Ni-Cd" label on it.

Things You'll Need

• Battery Chargers
• Camcorder Batteries
• Cordless Phone Battery
• Cellular Phone Batteries

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Instructions

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  Contact the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corp. (RBRC), at (800) 8-BATTERY to learn how and where to recycle nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries.

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  Check with your local curbside recycling program to see whether you can recycle batteries with your other curbside recyclables. The RBRC has established curbside programs in some communities.

• 3

  Recycle your batteries at the following retail stores: ACE Hardware, Black & Decker, Cellular One, Circuit City, Radio Shack and Sears. For the complete list of retail stores in your area that recycle batteries, refer to the toll-free number above.

• 4

  Call the department of public works in your county to find out about recycling batteries. Also call (800) CLEANUP for state recycling information.