Choose gifts that do not use batteries or include rechargeable batteries as part of the gift.
According to Earth911, household batteries contain toxic heavy metals, and nearly 180,000 tons of batteries are thrown away each year. Help reduce that number this holiday season; don’t ask for and avoid purchasing gifts that require batteries. Alternatively, a set of rechargeable batteries with a charger would make a great gift! You can even purchase solar-powered battery chargers. Rechargeable batteries can be recycled at Best Buy, Home Depot, Lowe's, and Mom's Market. Household batteries must be disposed of either at a Delaware County Household Hazardous Waste collection event or in the trash.
According to Earth911, household batteries contain toxic heavy metals, and nearly 180,000 tons of batteries are thrown away each year. Help reduce that number this holiday season; don’t ask for and avoid purchasing gifts that require batteries. Alternatively, a set of rechargeable batteries with a charger would make a great gift! You can even purchase solar-powered battery chargers. Rechargeable batteries can be recycled at Best Buy, Home Depot, Lowe's, and Mom's Market. Household batteries must be disposed of either at a Delaware County Household Hazardous Waste collection event or in the trash.
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