In today’s world, everything runs on batteries. They’re in things we use every day. Inevitably though, they run out of power and the age-old question comes up – what do you do with your spent batteries? In the past they ended up in a junk drawer, an old coffee can in the garage, or even in the trash. But, you can recycle batteries with a few extra precautions.

What do you do with your spent batteries? In the past, they ended up in a junk drawer, an old coffee can in the garage or even in the trash. But, batteries can be recycled with a few extra precautions. TerraCycle offers four tips to safely handle and recycle “dead” batteries:

TerraCycle Regulated Waste offers four tips on how to safely handle and recycle batteries.

2.)  Store batteries in a cool, dry place - Batteries and inclement weather don't mix. Always store used batteries in a plastic container like the EasyPak™ Battery Recycling Container from TerraCycle Regulated Waste that will keep them cool and dry. Batteries left exposed to extreme heat for long periods of time can deform, leak or even explode.