Community Corner
How to Recycle Batteries on the Main Line
Getting rid of batteries isn't as hard as it used to be.
Patch users across the Philadelphia area have shown increasing interest in how to recycle or safely dispose of any number of household items. So we've put together a series of resources for you and your neighbors, including locations in Ardmore Patch and nearby. If we miss any item you want to know how to properly dispose of or recycle, please let us know in the comments.
For those looking to get rid of unwated or expired batteries, there are more options than you might think.
Household Batteries (A, AA, AAA, C, D, 9v)
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Whole Foods Markets offer battery drop-off points in their stores for recycling.
Rechargeable Batteries
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Best Buy: Area Best Buys will accept two electronic items a day, including rechargeable batteries. Check the following locations for recycling:
Office Depot: Office Depot accepts rechargeable batteries. Customers must purchase special recycling boxes from the store (between $5 and $15, depending on size) to dispose of items.
Button Cell Batteries
- Montgomery County holds a number of electronic recycling events that accept all battery types. Check their info on hazardous household waste here.
- Delaware County holds several electronic recycling events that accept all battery types. Check the county's website for the dates.
- Philadelphia County holds several events throughout the year for collecting household hazardous waste, including all battery types. Check the schedule here. Residents can also drop their computers off at the Northwest Philadelphia sanitation station on Domino Lane.
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