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because it has Mercury that can harm living organisms

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Are batteries recycled more than any other item?

Batteries are the most recycled item


Should Alkaline batteries regular trash?

According to the health codes and the danger of throwing batteries away, you should recycle ALL batteries. From AAA all the way to you car battery should be recycled.


Can you sell dead batteries?

They can be recycled: http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/804238/what-can-you-do-with-your-old-batteries-can-they-be-recycled


Should batteries be recyclyed?

They should be recycled but they arnt. You could use one of them plug in battery wall chargers.


Are exchangeable batteries good for the environment?

Don't understand what you mean by "exchangeable". Pretty much all batteries should be properly recycled. Best environmental choice is rechargeable batteries.


Are golf cart batteries able to be recycled?

Because most golf cart batteries contain lead, they need to be recycled properly. Your local transfer station or recycling center should have sufficient information on how best to turn in these products.


Are car batteries refurbishable?

They are not refurbished but are recycled.


What happens to old mobile phone batteries?

They get recycled


What happens to batteries when they no longer work?

they get thrown out no, they get recycled


What are some batteries that could be recycled?

You can't "recycle" a battery but there are rechargeable batteries. Rechargeable batteries range in size anywhere from AAA to car batteries.


Are electronics decomposable?

No. They have to be taken apart and recycled. There are chemicals in some electronic devices. A new concern should be hybrid batteries that many cars have today. The batteries only last about 10 years and contain chemicals that make them work . In the next few years as the cars get older the batteries will need,to be recycled.


What do we do with batteries from hybrid cars after their replaced?

Most of the material is recycled.