RECHARGEABLE PORTABLE

RECHARGEABLE PORTABLE

Examples of products that often contain rechargeable batteries include: personal care devices, toys, digital cameras, cell phones, laptops, tablets, eReaders, wireless speakers and other devices, portable power tools and more.Ĭonsumers may find drop-off locations near them by visiting Call2Recycle (leaves DEC website). Make sure to check for and remove rechargeable batteries contained in products prior to the disposal of such products. Fortunately, any retailer that sells covered rechargeable batteries or rechargeable battery containing products must accept used rechargeable batteries from NYS consumers for recycling. It is illegal to throw used rechargeable batteries into the trash. The law does not cover: any of the above-mentioned batteries/packs weighing 25 pounds or more batteries used as the principal power source for a vehicle, such as an automobile, boat, truck, tractor, golf cart or wheelchair batteries for storage of electricity generated by an alternative power source, such as solar or wind-driven generators batteries for backup that is an integral component of an electronic device or any non-rechargeable, single-use batteries such as common alkaline batteries. Battery packs containing any of the above-mentioned batteries.Any other dry cell battery capable of being recharged.

Requirements for Retailers of Rechargeable Batteries/Products Rechargeable Battery Types Covered by the LawĪny and all such rechargeable batteries, including, but not limited to: Requirements for Manufacturers of Rechargeable Batteries Retailers that sell rechargeable batteries OR rechargeable battery containing products must accept used rechargeable batteries from NYS consumers. The Law requires manufacturers of covered rechargeable batteries who sell in or into NYS to fund the collection and recycling of rechargeable batteries. The NYS Rechargeable Battery Law (Law), Article 27, Title 18 of the Environmental Conservation Law, was signed into law on December 10, 2010, and makes it illegal for any person to throw rechargeable batteries in the trash. Rechargeable batteries contain toxic metals that can be released into the environment when improperly disposed.