Rahway Community Action Organization

Mission Statement:

June 18th, 2007
The purpose of this website is to inform the Rahway community of the dangers of improper disposal of batteries. Through this page we intend to have others aim to learn and educate about the need for proper recycling in order to better serve our environment. Any questions or comments can be directed to Reverend Allen, who is spearheading this campaign with the help of the Union County Resource Recovery facilities.

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rahwayjfk@yahoo.com

Dangers of Improper Disposal of Batteries

When burned, batteries pollute the lakes and streams as the metals vaporize into the air when burned.

Contribute to heavy metals that potentially may leach from solid waste landfills.

Expose the environment and water to lead and acid.

Batteries contain strong corrosive acids that are released when improperly disposed of.

Batteries contain chemicals that can burn, and destroy the skin.

Proper Ways of Disposal

5 Easy Steps to Recycle Household Batteries

Step One
Make sure that the household batteries you have are not dumped into landfills or incinerators straightaway. They need to be sent to the recycling plant. The EPA follows the Battery Act of 1996 measures which lay out the methods for recycling and disposal of household batteries. Learn about those in your state and its enforcement.

Step Two Learn more about what are in dry batteries like alkaline, zinc carbon, nickel cadmium, lithium ion, nickel metal hydride, lithium, mercury, silver and lead acid. Call your local EPA office to ask about where you can recycle household batteries.

Step Three
Visit www.earth911.org and enter your location and zip code to find the nearest household battery recycling drop box.

Step Four
Surf the Internet and research organizations and programs that accept used batteries for recycling. Visit www.batteryrecycling.com or call 1-800-852-8127. Look at the recycling program of Battery Solutions Inc. You have to pay a certain fee (usually less than a dollar) per pound for recycling used batteries. Decided to go with Battery Solutions Inc.? 1. Estimate how much you will pay based on the weight of the batteries. 2. Choose a payment method. 3. Fill out the form with your address and contact information. 4. Follow the instructions on shipping and handling before sending the batteries. 5. Write your return address on the container and ship it to Battery Solutions Inc.

RCAO IN ACTION