It is easy to think of batteries as something disposable and throw them away after use. Throwing batteries in the bin can cause serious fires as has happened in the past.
It is important that batteries are disposed of properly to avoid causing fires and to ensure that they are not harmful to the environment.
1. Always take the battery out of its device before disposing of it.
2. Bring the battery to a household recycling centre or a battery recycling box at a local store.
3. Do not put batteries into your household rubbish.
