What's the cheapest responsible way to dispose of a Lithium cellphone battery?

[liberaltrucker]

Mine died and I had to replace it. I know that just
throwing it in the trash isn't an option, and I'm
a VERY limited budget. Any suggestions are much
appreciated. :)

[Duer 157099]

1. Sell it on ebay

:rofl:

[liberaltrucker]

4. I said RESPONSIBLE!!

:spank:

:rofl:

[Duer 157099]

7. Heh, good point

I have bought so many things from ebay (including batteries) where I have wondered if they might send dead ones, but they never have.

[Zavulon]

2. My local library has a couple bins for used cell phones and used batteries.

If yours doesn't, maybe your town / city hall does. Call your local town hall or your congressman and ask them what's in your area.

Another option: just stop by your local Best Buy and leave it at the counter. They'll know how to dispose of it.

[taterguy]

3. Check to see if your municipality has a household hazardous waste facility

Mine does.

You can take stuff like old appliances and fluorescent bulbs.

[LeftyMom]

5. Most electronics stores have recycling bins set up for such things.

Otherwise call your cell phone company and ask, they'll probably send you a postage paid mailer for it.

[liberaltrucker]

6. Thanks!

I knew DU would come through!

:hug:

Lefty, my carrier is Verizon, so wish me luck.

:scared:

[HopeHoops]

8. If you have a Batteries Plus (or similar) store, they'll just take them.

They recycle any kind of rechargeable battery.

[gmoney]

9. Best Buy stores have bins for recycling batteries and electronics

just inside the front entrance usually

[Soylent Brice]

10. microwave it. n/t

[Kaleva]

11. Edit out "responsibe" and you'll get more replies.

Put the dead battery in a environmentally responsible friend's cell phone.

[Seneca]

12. Many areas have toxic waste disposal sites

You can just drive-up and drop off. They specialize in handling old TV's, stereos, computers, etc.

Some electronics stores also have recycling and disposal bins.