NoobTech Blog

I go through a lot of batteries.  Cell Phone, iPods, UPS batteries, Car Batteries, Etc….Seeing how batteries are extremely hazardous, not only to our health but also to the environment, I started gathering information helpful for disposing of and re-cycling batteries.

Batteries are made from a number of different materials. These materials include acid, lead, nickel, lithium, cadmium, alkaline, mercury and nickel metal hydride. When batteries are not properly disposed of the casing can disintegrate and the toxic chemicals within can leach into the surrounding environment. The leaking material can contaminate the soil and water and some of the elements can accumulate in wildlife and humans.

Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation http://www.call2recycle.org/	A battery recycling program with many drop-off locations that will take your old batteries off your hands for free and dispose of them properly. The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) is dedicated to recycling old cell phones and used rechargeable batteries. Since 1994, RBRC has recycled more than 22 million pounds of rechargeable batteries.
http://www.batterywholesale.com	Buy replacement batteries for your uninterruptible power supply (UPS)
http://buy.apc.com/commerce/storefronts/tradeups/tradein.aspx	APC provides a way for you to trade in your current UPS and upgrade for a new one while giving a discount for a new one and taking care of disposal/recycling of your old UPS for free.  Free return shipping of your old UPS.  The old UPS does not have to be from APC it can be from any company.