Battery Disposal
At UWM, dead and unneeded batteries must be given to Environmental Affairs for disposal or recycling, including:
- Mercury (Watch Batteries)
- Lithium (Computer Clock Batteries)
- Silver Oxide (Camera Batteries)
- Nickel Cadmium (NiCad or NiCd rechargeable batteries)
- Lead Acid (e.g. Gel Cell Batteries, Car Batteries)
- Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH)
Carbon Zinc batteries or Alkaline batteries less than 4 years old can be thrown away in the normal trash. These batteries often have a green band or other green motif.
Procedures for Disposal:
For Leaky Batteries:
- Throw away alkaline and carbon zinc batteries in normal trash.
- Put leaky battery in a sturdy plastic bag and seal.
- Wash hands thoroughly.
All other batteries must be picked up by Environmental Affairs Program staff. If you are not currently on a regular waste pick up schedule, please contact Environmental Affairs staff at x4999 or x2883 to arrange for a waste pick-up.
Updated October 2, 2007 by SAK