Safe disposable of rechargeable Li-Ion batteries?

[bigdaddy]

I'd like to know how and where do u disposed off old rechargeable Li-Ion batteries? I've read about such batteries causing fire and explosions, I don't feel good causing harm to any garbage collectors or anyone.

Kindly comment based on your experience to benefit the flashaholic community. Thanks! :twothumbs

 

[DM51]

Kindly comment based on your experience to benefit the flashaholic community

Based on my experience, I would comment that it is fairly obvious that this should have been posted in the Batteries section, so I'll move it there to benefit the flashaholic community.

 

[g36pilot]

My local battery store will take all comers whether you purchased from them or not. They specialize in vehicle batteries & charging systems but carry most battery types.

They even accepted a "puffed" Li Poly pack (defective/damaged/out-gassed but still sealed- potentially dangerous). The owner being an avid electric radio control enthusiast may have helped.

 

[naked2]

If your city has a hazardous waste disposal site, they will take the cells, as well as flourescent lamps, household cleaners, etc, etc. Also Home Depot and Lowes have a battery disposal bin for spent cordless tool batteries, but I think they will accept single cells also. The bin is usually located at the return desk.

 

[Black Rose]

At the office, they have canisters for the collection of Alkaline, NiCd, and NiMh cells.

They specifically state no Li-Ion cells.

 

[Black Rose]

Instead of creating a new thread, I'll piggy back on this one, since it's sort of related.

How do you dispose of CR123 and Energizer Lithium (L91/L92) primaries when they are dead?