How and why to recycle batteries in Acton
Every day, we use devices powered by batteries – and these batteries contain hazardous materials. This article reviews how Acton residents can dispose of used batteries safely right here in town – and why it is important to do so. Batteries in our devices contain a variety of hazardous materials: mobile phones (mostly lithium ion), car key fobs (manganese dioxide lithium buttons), television remote controls (alkaline AA’s and AAA’s), vaping equipment (primary lithium), and hundreds of other handhelds. Larger rechargeable batteries weighing up to twenty-five pounds run tools and landscape maintenance equipment (nickel-cadmium or lithium ion) and personal mobility devices…