Onondaga County Volunteer Firefighter’s Association - OCVFA

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Another important reminder from the Fairmount Fire Department that RECHARGEABLE batteries never belong in your home trash or recycling bins. When picked up from the curb, items get crushed in collection vehicles. A damaged rechargeable battery is a fire risk. Take a look at the load that had to be dumped after someone incorrectly put a rechargeable battery in their curbside bin.
How can you prevent a fire? Many common household rechargeable batteries can be dropped off at more than 50 locations across Onondaga County. Due to the volume of batteries on the market, made with various chemistries, there is not a one-size-fits-all solution for disposal. It is very important that you determine your battery type.
First step: Is it rechargeable or single-use? Read the battery and visit OCRRA.org/batteries for step-by-step drop-off guidance based on the specific type of battery you have. OCRRA's collection bins accept rechargeable batteries under 11 pounds, single-use lithium and button/coin batteries.
Note: OCRRA no longer accepts single-use alkaline batteries, as we make more room for rechargeable batteries due to the fire risks. However, you have a couple of options for alkaline batteries - they can be dropped off at Staples for recycling or they can be placed in the trash. The way alkaline batteries are manufactured has changed over the years and NYS now considers them acceptable in your home trash. Please be SURE that your battery is a single-use alkaline before you throw it away. If you mistakenly throw away a rechargeable battery, it creates a fire risk.
For more information about batteries, drop-off locations, preparation requirements and more - visit OCRRA.org/batteries now! See less