{"id":2213,"date":"2014-03-06T19:19:53","date_gmt":"2014-03-07T00:19:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/umaine.edu\/sustainability\/?page_id=2213"},"modified":"2025-06-26T15:43:08","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T19:43:08","slug":"batteries","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/sustainability\/energywise\/batteries\/","title":{"rendered":"Batteries"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id2213_358d64-a2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id2213_358d64-a2 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id2213_358d64-a2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id2213_358d64-a2 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id2213_358d64-a2 > 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2213_bc7954-bf inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2213_b9ffb4-b6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2213_b9ffb4-b6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2213_b9ffb4-b6\"]{text-align:center;font-size:50px;line-height:72px;font-style:normal;color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2213_b9ffb4-b6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2213_b9ffb4-b6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2213_b9ffb4-b6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2213_b9ffb4-b6 img.kb-inline-image, 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mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2213_ec8118-0b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2213_ec8118-0b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2213_ec8118-0b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2213_ec8118-0b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2213_ec8118-0b\"><strong>Every year, fires caused by improper battery disposal cost over a billion dollars and threaten the lives of operators.\u00a0Properly disposing of your batteries saves money and lives!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-tabs-id2213_edf022-e6 > .kt-tabs-content-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-tab{border-top:3px solid #296b64;border-right:3px solid #296b64;border-bottom:3px solid #296b64;border-left:3px solid 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.kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(65% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(35% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id2213_a97008-75 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id2213_a97008-75 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id2213_a97008-75 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id2213_a97008-75 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column2213_cd9a87-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column2213_cd9a87-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column2213_cd9a87-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column2213_cd9a87-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column2213_cd9a87-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column2213_cd9a87-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2213_cd9a87-40{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2213_cd9a87-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column2213_cd9a87-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2213_cd9a87-40\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Single Use:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2213_9543eb-a4:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2213_9543eb-a4 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2213_9543eb-a4 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2213_9543eb-a4 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items2213_9543eb-a4 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items2213_9543eb-a4 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2213_6549aa-e8 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2213_6549aa-e8\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRightCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 16 16 12 12 8\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Alkaline and Zinc-Carbon Batteries<\/strong>&nbsp;are the&nbsp;everyday household batteries (AAA, AA, C, D, and 9v) used in flashlights, remote controls, and other appliances.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2213_bbc320-53 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2213_bbc320-53 kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><polyline points=\"12 5 19 12 12 19\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Button-Cell Batteries&nbsp;<\/strong>are the&nbsp;small, round \u201cbutton-cell\u201d type batteries found in items such as watches and hearing aids.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rechargeable Batteries:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2213_64ee47-12:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2213_64ee47-12 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2213_64ee47-12 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2213_64ee47-12 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items2213_64ee47-12 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items2213_64ee47-12 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2213_b3cafd-9e .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2213_b3cafd-9e\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRightCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 16 16 12 12 8\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">This is a type of electrical&nbsp;battery&nbsp;which can be charged, discharged into a load, and recharged many times.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2213_ff8058-7a .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2213_ff8058-7a\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRightCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 16 16 12 12 8\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">These can be found in your cell phone, computer, other electronics, power tools, and car.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2213_f656a8-46 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2213_f656a8-46\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRightCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 16 16 12 12 8\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Lithium Batteries<\/strong>&nbsp;pose a significant fire and safety hazard and should NEVER be thrown in the trash!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column2213_b0a899-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column2213_b0a899-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column2213_b0a899-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column2213_b0a899-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column2213_b0a899-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column2213_b0a899-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column2213_b0a899-9d{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column2213_b0a899-9d{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column2213_b0a899-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column2213_b0a899-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2213_b0a899-9d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column2213_b0a899-9d{align-self:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column2213_b0a899-9d{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column2213_b0a899-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2213_b0a899-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column2213_b0a899-9d{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column2213_b0a899-9d{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column2213_b0a899-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column2213_b0a899-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2213_b0a899-9d\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image2213_58fb42-47 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image2213_58fb42-47 size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2018\/01\/alkaline_batteries.jpg\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"526\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2018\/01\/alkaline_batteries-1024x526.jpg\" alt=\"alkaline battery types\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-397507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2018\/01\/alkaline_batteries-1024x526.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2018\/01\/alkaline_batteries-300x154.jpg 300w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2018\/01\/alkaline_batteries-768x395.jpg 768w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2018\/01\/alkaline_batteries-105x54.jpg 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2018\/01\/alkaline_batteries-317x163.jpg 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2018\/01\/alkaline_batteries-423x217.jpg 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2018\/01\/alkaline_batteries-634x326.jpg 634w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2018\/01\/alkaline_batteries-846x435.jpg 846w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2018\/01\/alkaline_batteries-951x489.jpg 951w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2018\/01\/alkaline_batteries-1268x651.jpg 1268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image2213_1b9c11-5e .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image2213_1b9c11-5e size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2018\/01\/button_batteries.jpg\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"354\" height=\"211\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2018\/01\/button_batteries.jpg\" alt=\"button cell batteries\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-397508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2018\/01\/button_batteries.jpg 354w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2018\/01\/button_batteries-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2018\/01\/button_batteries-105x63.jpg 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2018\/01\/button_batteries-317x189.jpg 317w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,354px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image2213_cbf8e3-d4 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image2213_cbf8e3-d4 size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2014\/03\/rechargeable-batteries.jpg\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"432\" height=\"264\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2014\/03\/rechargeable-batteries.jpg\" alt=\"types of rechargeable batteries\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-397511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2014\/03\/rechargeable-batteries.jpg 432w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2014\/03\/rechargeable-batteries-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2014\/03\/rechargeable-batteries-105x64.jpg 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2014\/03\/rechargeable-batteries-317x194.jpg 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2014\/03\/rechargeable-batteries-423x259.jpg 423w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,432px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-2 kt-inner-tabd7475e-4f\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Recycle:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2213_6967bc-a1:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2213_6967bc-a1 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2213_6967bc-a1 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2213_6967bc-a1 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items2213_6967bc-a1 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items2213_6967bc-a1 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2213_dd0975-8a .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2213_dd0975-8a\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRightCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 16 16 12 12 8\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Batteries in the trash produce toxic heavy metals such as lead, arsenic, zinc, cadmium, copper and mercury. They can leach into the ground water and make their way into the food chain.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2213_dac3ed-3d .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2213_dac3ed-3d\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRightCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 16 16 12 12 8\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Recycling saves resources because recovered plastic and metals can be used to make new batteries.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where to Recycle:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2213_28add9-67:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2213_28add9-67 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2213_28add9-67 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2213_28add9-67 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items2213_28add9-67 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items2213_28add9-67 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2213_1f688d-41 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2213_1f688d-41\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRightCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 16 16 12 12 8\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Single Use Batteries<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2213_ae19fd-fb .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2213_ae19fd-fb kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><polyline points=\"12 5 19 12 12 19\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Alkaline and Zine-Carbide:<\/strong>&nbsp;Currently,&nbsp;there is not a free recycling program available in Maine for these batteries.&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/hellocycle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HelloCycle<\/a>&nbsp;in Biddeford, ME offers a subscription recycling service that includes alkaline batteries. Small quantities may be safely and legally (except in California) disposed of in normal household trash. Or try to reduce your use of single use batteries and invest in rechargeable batteries instead!<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2213_65c4ad-01 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2213_65c4ad-01 kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><polyline points=\"12 5 19 12 12 19\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Button-Cell Batteries:&nbsp;<\/strong>These should NOT go in the trash. They can be recycled or taken to a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.casella.com\/our-locations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">local hazardous waste facility<\/a>, such as&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.casella.com\/locations\/transfer-stations\/hampden-me-transfer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Casella\u2019s Hampden, ME Transfer Station<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2213_3cd1d3-f7 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2213_3cd1d3-f7\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRightCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 16 16 12 12 8\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Rechargeable Batteries<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2213_52c63f-dc .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2213_52c63f-dc kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><polyline points=\"12 5 19 12 12 19\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.call2recycle.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Call2Recycle<\/a>&nbsp;offers a free recycling program for rechargeable batteries, with collection sites at many municipal transfer stations and recycling centers, and at some hardware stores.. 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