How to recycle lithium batteries?

The team's hydrometallurgical method can recover both cobalt and lithium in their laboratory-scale tests from standard 48.8 Wh lithium batteries. This involves first baking the battery in an oven at 700 Celsius to "calcinate" the cobalt, lithium and copper components to destroy organic compounds, such as plastics and foams. read more

So not only is it safer to recycle these products, but failing to do so is simply a waste. Lithium-ion batteries are quickly becoming more prevalent in common products, as they are much more efficient and safer than mercury, lead, acid, and alkaline batteries. read more

01.08.2011 21:30 The Lithium Battery Recycling Challenge . Increasing oil prices, demand for urban vehicles, megacities and focus on sustainable transportation have kickstarted a substantial trend towards automotive electrification such as hybrids and electric vehicles (EVs). read more

A number of companies take lithium-ion batteries, making the recycling process incredibly simple. Just take the old battery to any of the following companies: Verizon Wireless, U.S. Cellular, Office Depot, The Home Depot, Best Buy, Black and Decker, and DeWalt. read more