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4. Used batteries should be shipped with the same regulations as those for
new lithium/thionyl chloride batteries.
5. Accutome recommends that cells and batteries for disposal should be
collected, transported, and disposed of in a manner that will prevent short-
circuit (the terminals taped).
6. Handling of used cells and batteries should be done according to the safety
instructions of fresh cells.
7. Recycling of the cells and batteries should be done in authorized facilities,
through a licensed waste carrier. A recycler in the United States is listed
below.
Disposal in Europe
The European Community (EC) has issued two directives; 91/157/EEC and 93/86/
EEC. These directives are implemented by each member country in a different way.
Thus, in each country, the manufacturers, importers, and users are responsible for
proper disposal or recycling.
In accordance with these directives, the PachPen Lithium cells do not contain
dangerous substances. The reaction products are inorganic and do not represent
environmental hazards, once the decomposition or neutralization process has
terminated.
Disposal in the United States.
Lithium batteries are neither specifically listed nor exempted from the federal
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hazardous waste regulations, as conveyed
by the Resources Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). The only metal of
possible concern in the cell is the lithium metal that is not listed or characterized
as a toxic hazardous waste. Significant amount of spent cells and batteries that are
untreated and not fully discharged are considered as reactive hazardous waste.
Thus, hazardous waste of spent cells and batteries can be disposed of after they
are first neutralized through an approved secondary treatment prior to disposal
(as required by U.S. Land Ban Restriction of the Hazardous and Solid Waste
Amendments of 1984).
Disposal of spent batteries should be performed by an authorized, professional
disposal company that is familiar with the requirements of the federal, state, and
local authorities regarding hazardous materials, transportation, and waste disposal.
In any case, it is recommended
that you
contact
your
local EPA office.
PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
Waste lithium Batteries
UN NUMBER:
3090
LABEL REQUIREMENTS:
MISCELLANEOUS, HAZARDOUS WASTE
DISPOSAL CODE:
D003
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