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Power Tool Battery Recycling

Quick answer

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.

ChemistryLithium-ion
Typical weight1.3 lbs / pack
Fire / handling risk

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Trash legal? No

No.

The rules

Contractors, tool rental companies, and landscapers should keep a dedicated universal waste bin and schedule pickup when it is full.

Official battery guidance ↗

Prep for pickup
  1. Leave the pack sealed and do not disassemble it.
  2. Tape over the contacts.
  3. Pack loosely in a non-metal bin away from scrap metal.
Recovered
28NiNickel
27CoCobalt
25MnManganese
3LiLithium
29CuCopper
Just a few at home?

Home improvement stores have rechargeable battery drop boxes that take power tool packs.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I recycle power tool 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 power tool batteries?

No.

How much does power tool battery recycling cost?

Usually free at retail drop-offs. Contractors and rental companies with large volumes can get scheduled pickups.

Can I recycle a power tool battery at a hardware store?

Most home improvement stores have rechargeable battery drop-off bins. Tape the contacts first.

What if my tool battery is damaged?

Do not put it in a drop-off bin. Isolate it in a non-flammable container and contact a recycler that handles damaged lithium batteries.

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