🔋♻️ Don’t Toss Those Batteries — Recycle Them Safely! ♻️🔋
Do you have a drawer full of old batteries at home? Now’s the perfect time to clean it out and recycle them the right way!
⚠️ Important reminder: Batteries should never go in your trash or curbside recycling. They can spark fires in garbage trucks or recycling facilities if damaged or crushed.
Here are a few quick tips from the Battery Recycling flyer:
🔋 Accepted batteries include:
• Household batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, etc.)
• Button/coin batteries
• Rechargeable batteries
• Lithium batteries from small devices
⚡ Why recycle batteries?
• Prevent fires and safety hazards
• Keep harmful materials out of landfills
• Recover valuable metals that can be reused
🧰 Before you bring them:
• Store batteries safely
• Tape the ends of lithium or rechargeable batteries to prevent sparks
♻️ Small action — BIG impact for our community and environment!
Take a few minutes, gather those old batteries, and drop them off for proper recycling.
👉 Check out the flyer for full details:
https://www.fountaincitywi.gov/wp-content/uploads/Battery-Recycling-flier-Oct-2025.pdf