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Are nickel metal hydride batteries recyclable?

by Rhyley Bryan

Are nickel metal hydride batteries recyclable?

NiMH Batteries (power tools, camera, cell phones, computers, etc.) are rechargeable and can be recycled. NiMH are considered a non-hazardous waste in most U.S. States, with the exception of California.

Are nickel metal hydride batteries bad for the environment?

According to the analysis results presented in Figure 9, NiMH batteries have a significant impact on global warming, human toxicity, marine aquatic ecotoxicity, and acidification.

Should nickel metal hydride batteries be discharged?

It is significantly better for NimH batteries NOT to discharge them fully before recharging them. NimH life can be enhanced substantially by never discharging them fully on any occasion.

Are NiMH batteries hazardous waste?

Scrap NiMeH batteries are not hazardous waste and they are not regulated by the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) as hazardous materials. The status of scrap nickel metal hydride batteries should be confirmed in the nation or US state(s) where disposal occurs.

Where to recycle or safely dispose batteries?

your local city waste service company or landfill will have a specific day of the year where they collect batteries from the community.

  • vehicle batteries are made of over half already-recycled materials.
  • Car Battery Store.
  • Hardware or office supply store.

    • What is nickel metal hydride?

    The Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) is a type of rechargeable battery commonly used in portable devices such as cameras, GPS units and MP3 players. It is also used in hybrid vehicles like the Toyota Prius .

    Where to recycle alkaline battery?

    California is the only state that requires people to recycle alkaline batteries (and all other batteries, for that matter). Several cities, including Oakland and Palo Alto , collect batteries at the curb. They can be placed in clear plastic bags and go in the bin with other recyclables.

    How do you recycle a battery?

    Single-use batteries contain a number of materials that are recyclable. You can recycle them by dropping them off at a local facility or by participating in the many mail-in or take back programs that are available. Recycling batteries through mail in programs works particularly well for office buildings.

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