Laptop Battery Recycling
No. Small amounts can go to retail drop-off or household hazardous waste sites. Businesses can get scheduled pickup from a certified recycler. Depending on chemistry and volume, recycling can cost a little or pay a little.
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Organizations refreshing laptop fleets should use an R2v3 or e-Stewards certified recycler that provides data destruction and a certificate of recycling for both devices and batteries.
- Remove the battery if it is user-replaceable; otherwise recycle the whole device.
- Tape the connector or bag each battery individually.
- Separate swollen batteries and do not try to press them flat.
Electronics retailers, office supply stores, and municipal e-waste events accept laptop batteries.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I recycle laptop batteries?
Small quantities can go to retail drop-off points and household hazardous waste facilities. Businesses can request pickup from a certified recycler through Rebattr.
Can I throw away laptop batteries?
No.
How much does laptop battery recycling cost?
Individual laptop batteries are usually free to drop off. IT departments retiring hundreds of devices can bundle battery recycling with IT asset disposition (ITAD).
Should I remove the battery before recycling a laptop?
If it comes out easily, yes. Bag it separately. If the battery is glued in, recycle the whole laptop with an e-waste recycler that removes it safely.
Is my data at risk when I recycle a laptop?
The battery holds no data, but the device does. Wipe or remove the drive, or use a recycler that offers certified data destruction.