07/16/2026
🔋 Rechargeable Batteries Don't Belong in the Trash — Here's Why
Did you know a single damaged battery can start a fire in a garbage truck or recycling facility? Lithium-ion batteries are one of the fastest-growing causes of fires in the waste industry.
Here's how to handle batteries safely:
✅ Tape the ends of 9-volt, lithium, and button batteries before storage or drop-off — this helps to stops them from short-circuiting
✅ Recycle rechargeable, lithium-ion, and button batteries at a designated drop-off location (The Canton Recycle Center makes it easy!)
✅ Take car batteries to the Canton Recycle Center!
✅ Store damaged, swollen, or punctured batteries separately in a safe spot until you can drop them off
🚫 Never toss loose batteries in curbside recycling
🚫 Never throw a damaged battery in any trash or recycling bin
A few extra steps at home go a long way toward preventing fires and keeping valuable materials out of the landfill. ♻️
Alkaline batteries can be taken to a store like Batteries Plus https://www.batteriesplus.com/recycling
Battery drop-off is available at the Canton Recycle Center. Visit www.timetorecycle.org for hours, locations, and accepted items.
Assuring safe and sanitary disposal of solid waste for residents and reducing reusable or renewable waste from entering landfills.
