Check the battery type before disposal
Tape the terminals of lithium, rechargeable, and 9-volt batteries
Store used batteries in a cool, dry container
Keep damaged, swollen, or leaking batteries separate
Do not throw batteries in regular household trash unless local rules allow it
Do not burn, crush, or puncture batteries
Take rechargeable and lithium batteries to a recycling center or battery drop-off location
Return car batteries to an auto parts store or hazardous waste facility
Use municipal hazardous waste collection programs for unsafe or unknown batteries
Follow local recycling and disposal regulations