GLRA accepts all rechargeable and single-use batteries for FREE at its Electronics Recycling Facility, located at 1805 Russell Road, Lebanon.
RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES are commonly found in cordless power tools, cordless phones, laptops, cellphones, cameras, two-way radios, and medical equipment (portable glucose monitor, thermometer, etc.).
Rechargeable Batteries include:
- Small Sealed Lead Acid (SSLA/Pb)
- Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH)
- Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd)
- Lithium Ion (Li-Ion)
- Nickel Zinc (Ni-Zn)
SINGLE-USE BATTERIES cannot be recharged and must be disposed of once they wear out. Single-Use batteries are most commonly used in low-drain devices, such as flashlights, clocks, watches, remote controls, smoke detectors, keyless entry remotes, toys, and hearing aids.
Single-Use Batteries include:
- Alkaline (AA, AAA, 6V, 9V, C, D, Button Cells)
- Lithium Primary—include the following:
- Lithium-Iron Disulfide (Li-FeS2)
- Lithium-Sulfur dioxide batteries (LiSo2)
- Lithium-Thionyl Chloride (LiSOCI2, LTC)
- Lithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2, Li-M)
EACH individual battery MUST BE under 11 POUNDS AND 300Wh to be accepted and EACH individual battery MUST BE placed in an INDIVIDUAL clear plastic storage/zip lock bag.
Bagging is the quickest and easiest way to protect battery terminals. Remember ONLY ONE battery per clear storage bag! No matter how tedious that sounds, that is the rule if you want to recycle your batteries for FREE at our location. Plastic Bags ARE AVAILABLE for residents at our battery recycling station located in the Electronics Recycling Facility at 1805 Russell Road in North Lebanon Township.
Why bag each individual battery?
HERE’S WHY…Batteries may hold a residual charge even when they appear dead. When this battery comes into contact with other batteries or metal, a spark or heat can occur. Unprotected battery terminals are dangerous. Sparks and heat can cause smoke, fires and explosions resulting in property damage or physical injury.
AVOID THE SPARK! Please bag your battery! GLRA has FREE clear plastic storage bags in a variety of sizes for residents to put ONE BATTERY PER BAG.
PLEASE power up to safety and avoid the spark!
Recycle Clean.
Recycle Right.
