Batteries shouldn’t be thrown in trash or regular recycling bins because they can be a fire hazard and contain harmful chemicals that can leak into the environment. Improper disposal can also lead to lost resources and potential health issues for humans and wildlife.
Batteries, especially lithium-ion batteries, can be damaged during transportation or processing, leading to fires or explosions.
Batteries contain chemicals like lead, mercury, cadmium, and lithium, which can contaminate soil, water, and air if they leak from damaged batteries.
Batteries contain valuable materials that can be recovered through recycling, but they are lost if they are thrown away.
