Batteries - How do you dispose of them?

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Watch this Battery Waste Reduction video to learn how to properly and safely dispose of batteries  - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soYWpDQYtNE&t=5s

Here is an easy to follow way to dispose of all types of batteries:

  • Regular alkaline batteries can be placed in your yellow bag and disposed of with your standard trash.
  • Button Cell Batteries (which may contain mercury) can be brought to the DPW office, Recycling Center, Senior Center or Town Hall to place in a bucket so we can dispose of them properly. 
  • Rechargable, lithium, nickel, and auto batteries can be disposed of at the Recycling Center as long as they are clean and not leaking. Must be inspected by attendant.

If you have more questions on how and where to dispose or recycle items, click here to use to MassDEP’s Recyclopedia tool.