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Batteries - household / non-automotive
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Household batteries are energy storage devices ranging from single-use alkaline batteries (AA, AAA, 9-volt) to rechargeable lithium-ion batteries found in phones, laptops, and power tools.
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Also known as: Household Batteries, Rechargeable Batteries, lithium batteries, tool batteries, phone batteries, laptop batteries
Parent material: Batteries
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Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM
About Batteries - household / non-automotive
What it is
Every year in the United States, millions of single use and rechargeable batteries are bought, used and recycled or disposed of in the trash, and batteries come in various chemistries, types and sizes to fit their use. Some batteries contain materials such as cobalt, lithium and graphite that are considered critical minerals by the United States Geological Survey—raw materials that are economically and strategically important to the United States and have a high supply risk potential and for which there are no easy substitutes, so every effort should be made to recycle and recover these materials.
How it’s recycled
When common household batteries get recycled, after collection, they get sorted by battery recognition experts. Alkaline batteries are usually processed to recover materials like steel, zinc, and manganese. For lithium-ion battery recycling, currently there are two main methods to recover the metals: a heat-based smelting process (pyrometallurgy) and chemical leaching methods.
How to prepare it
To prevent fires from lithium-ion batteries, tape battery terminals with fully transparent tape and/or place batteries in separate plastic bags and never put these batteries in household garbage or dumpsters. EPA recommends taping the battery terminals with non-conductive tape, or alternatively, placing each battery in its own plastic bag to isolate the terminals.
Common mistakes
Lithium-ion batteries and devices containing these batteries should not go in household garbage; instead, they should be taken to separate recycling collection points. The chasing arrow symbol on Li-ion batteries means you can recycle these batteries at specialized battery recyclers; it does NOT mean you can mix Li-ion batteries in with other recycling.
Environmental impact
Batteries contain materials like lead, mercury, cadmium, lithium, and nickel, which are toxic, and when batteries end up in landfills, the casings can corrode over time, allowing these substances to seep into the soil and groundwater. Lithium-ion batteries can cause fires during transport or at landfills and recyclers.
Did you know?
Currently, only about 5% of lithium-ion batteries in the world are recycled, while lead batteries have a 99% recycling rate.
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