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Dry-cell batteries don't contain spillable liquids but most have other hazardous properties. There are many types with different properties. Alkaline batteries, including AA, AAA, AAAA, C and D batteries, are most common. Other dry-cell batteries are lithium (cameras, computers, calculators, pacemakers); carbon-zinc (household uses); mercury (hearing aids, cameras); nickel-cadmium (kitchen appliances, power tools, lighting, computers); silver oxide (hearing aids, watches, cameras, calculators); nickel-metal hydride; and zinc batteries. Concerns with these batteries are corrosivity, reactivity, and heavy metals, including mercury, silver, cadmium, and zinc.
It is becoming easier to recycle dry cell batteries locally because they are regulated as universal waste. Universal waste is not counted toward waste generation totals and does not need to be manifested. If you send your batteries to a Universal Waste Handler, be sure the batteries end up at a treatment, storage, disposal or recycling facility. The following is a list of regional vendors for dry-cell batteries. For more information on universal waste and a complete list of vendors, call the Business Waste Line at (206) 263-8899.
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