What's the Most Recycled Product in the U.S.?

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Political Rhetoric

We'll have none of that in this thread.

Here, look at this:

[William33 110]

Political Rhetoric

[alienlovechild 75]

Don't store used batteries together to dispose of in a group. Even though a battery might not be able to run a toy or game anymore, it might still have a small bit of power left. If several batteries bang together, they can emit a charge which can cause them to ignite. Don't mix old and new batteries together in order to get an electronic item to work. The batteries can ignite, rupture or leak, causing damage to you as well as the electronic item.

Many of the regular alkaline batteries are not considered hazardous waste and can be disposed of in the normal household trash. For other batteries such as lithium, mercuric, oxide, nickel-cadmium, nickel metal hydride and silver oxide however, it's best to err on the side of caution and follow your town's battery recycling guidelines. The batteries contain elements that can leak into the ground presenting a hazard to the environment. In most cases, batteries can be brought to your local recycling center at any time, or they can be picked up on your town's designated household waste disposal days.

I thought alkaline batteries were hazardous waste. I guess I can get rid of old batteries without feeling guilty about it.

Edited April 20, 2010 by alienlovechild

[one...two...tree 2,762]

I thought alkaline batteries were hazardous waste. I guess I can get rid of old batteries without feeling guilty about it.

I thought so too. I still think it would be better to take it to a place that recycles them if you can find one though.

[Saddle Bronc 124]

I thought so too. I still think it would be better to take it to a place that recycles them if you can find one though.

unfortunately, the key words. Edited April 20, 2010 by Saddle Bronc