Where can i recycle batteries?

Question

I live around the Twin Cities, MN. I have a lot of old batteries and don't feel right throwing them away where they will end up in landfills and hurt the environment even more. Anybody know where I can recycle them or how to find a place on-line?

Answer 1

Earth911 is a good site to find local recyclers.

http://earth911.org/recycling/battery-re...

I found two for St Paul, MN.  You can change the search criteria to find more.

Todd County Transfer Station

Municipal Drop-Off

30433 Highway 71

BROWERVILLE, MN 56438

[phone]

Service limited to residents of TODD COUNTY

County Solid Waste Disposal Site Complex

Household Hazardous Waste

15732 State Highway

210 BRAINERD, MN 56401

[phone]

Service limited to residents of CROW WING COUNTY

http://earth911.org/search-recycle?what=...

The RadioShacks in our area accept both regular and rechargable batteries for recycling.

Answer 2

I do know that Home depot and other large superstores have bins for rechargeable batteries.  Call some of the major stores in your area to see if they do reg batteries too.

Answer 3

PRECYCLE_that means think before you buy--Try buying alternatives such as rechargeable batteries!  Then you won't have to recycle so many!

Answer 4

At Vatozone.