17.II.C

Rechargeable Batteries and Cellphone Recycling

In November 2009, as a part of expanding recycling efforts, collection boxes were added at select Greenmarket locations for rechargeable batteries and cellphones.

Rechargeable batteries are commonly found in cellular and wireless phones, laptop computers, cordless power tools and radios, camcoders, digital cameras and a variety of other portable electronic devices. When the battery's useful life is over, it can and should be recycled. As a matter of fact, with the implementation of Local Law 97 of 2005, it has been illegal for NYC residents to discard rechargeable batteries in the trash as of December 2006.

The following battery chemistries can be recycled:

• Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd)
• Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH)
• Lithium Ion (Li-ion)
• Nickel Zinc (Ni-Zn)
• Small Sealed Lead* (Pb)
• All Cellphones
• No alkaline, lithium, non-rechargeable or wet-cell batteries

Recycle Locations

Source:
Grow NYC - Batteries