Have you ever wondered what you should do with Batteries?
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Disposal of Alkaline Batteries in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, you can generally dispose of household alkaline batteries in the regular garbage. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) mentions that there are no specific legal requirements for the disposal of household-generated alkaline batteries. However, it is always a good practice to check with your local municipality for any specific guidelines.
Disposal of Lithium Batteries in Brown County, WI
For the disposal of lithium batteries (commonly found in disposable vape devices, laptops, and phones) in Brown County, WI, you should take them to the Brown County Hazardous Material Recovery facility. They accept all types of household batteries, including lithium batteries, for free.
Facility Information:
Location:Â Brown County Hazardous Material Recovery Facility
Residential Drop off hours:
Tuesday: 9 AM - 3 PM
Thursday: 12 PM - 6 PM
What are Battery Devices?
Battery Containing Devices (typically lithium) Â Battery Powered Devices (typically alkaline) Â Â If you are an out of county resident please call (920)-492-4950 for pricing.
Devices powered by batteries where the battery IS NOT designed to be replaced by the consumer are accepted from Brown County residents for free.
Additional Resources
For more information, you can visit the Brown County Port & Resource Recovery website . They provide detailed guidelines and resources for battery disposal and other recycling needs.
By following these guidelines, you can ensure that your batteries are disposed of safely and in an environmentally friendly manner.