Phoenix, AZ – The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is reminding residents not to throw old batteries in household trash or curbside recycling bins, warning that doing so can cause fires and release harmful materials into the environment.
According to ADEQ, used batteries should never be placed in standard waste or recycling containers. Instead, residents are encouraged to drop them off at designated recycling locations across the state. Many Lowe’s stores, hardware retailers, and hazardous waste facilities accept batteries for safe disposal.
ADEQ’s online recycling locator tool helps Arizonans find the nearest approved drop-off site for batteries and other household hazardous waste. The department emphasized that proper disposal prevents fires in waste collection trucks and facilities while protecting soil and water quality.
Residents can access ADEQ’s locator map at bit.ly/AZrecyclinglocator to find a nearby recycling site.
“Used batteries can still hold a charge and may spark when compacted with other materials,” ADEQ officials noted. “Safely recycling them is an easy way to protect your home, community, and environment.”
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