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Why recycle household batteries?

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Think Outside The Bin

DID YOU KNOW? In America, we purchase nearly 3 BILLION dry-cell batteries each year. These household batteries contain numerous hazardous compounds, like zinc, lead, nickel, alkaline, manganese, cadmium, silver and mercury…all of which will contaminate our solid waste stream. In … Continue reading →

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Battery Recycling Facts

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Think Outside The Bin

Did You Know? In America, we purchase nearly 3 BILLION dry-cell batteries each year. These household batteries contain numerous hazardous compounds, like zinc, lead, nickel, alkaline, manganese, cadmium, silver and mercury…all of which will contaminate our solid waste stream. In … Continue reading →

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