What is the best way to dispose of used batteries that won't impact the Environment?

[no_hypocrisy]

I heard you don't throw them out with your garbage.

What's the other alternative please?

[Clash City Rocker]

1. Google on "Recycle batteries" and you should be able to find some place that takes them

I take mine to the local Staples. I think Home Depot takes them as well.

When possible, I use rechargeable batteries now.

[democratisphere]

2. Many nationwide and regional brick and mortar stores have a location

In the store for battery recycling. I would call the stores you frequent to see if they recycle batteries.

[no_hypocrisy]

3. Thank you!

[pwb]

4. Lowes has bins near the entrance for used batteries.

Free.

[BunnyMcGee]

5. Recycle batteries

Target store near me has bins for various items near check out/customer service desk

[dumbcat]

6. It depends somewhat on which battery chemistry

but in general, all the tips above are good. If you have a local governmental recycling activity they should know.

[progree]

7. Maybe your local library -- ours does (or did? )

It did anyway. I haven't been to the library in a long time (and thought to check), so I can't say for sure that it still does.

In the condo complex where I live, there's a battery bin in the dumpster room, that's where I take my coffee can full of dead batteries when it gets full.