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2.3.4 Disposal
Regulations vary for different countries. Dispose of in
accordance with local regulations.
Intact, spent batteries are not considered to be hazardous
waste.
Waste Treatment Methods: Waste Li-Ion batteries meet the
United States federal definition of a solid waste per 40 Code
of Federal Regulations (CFR) 261.2. It is recommended that
the batteries be recycled even though they can be disposed
of in the garbage
.
Recycling: Waste Li-Ion batteries do not fall under any specific
RCRA, F, K, P or U lists. The status of scrap Li-Ion batteries
should be confirmed in the nation or US state where disposal
occurs
.
2.3.5 Comply with Waste Regulations:
India:
Expended battery must be taken for recycling or disposal
at an appropriate collection depot by suitably licensed
contractors in accordance with state and center
government regulations.
USA
:
Expended batteries are not considered hazardous waste.
Cells and batteries involved in a fire may be considered
to be hazardous waste. Dispose of in accordance with
local, state and federal laws and regulations. Consult
universal/hazardous waste regulations for further
information regarding disposal of spent batteries. If the
internal cells are leaking/broken open, consult hazardous
waste regulations under US Environmental Protection
Agency’s Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
(RCRA), waste code: D003(reactivity). Also, consult state
and local regulations for further disposal requirements.
Canada:
Expended battery packs are not considered hazardous
waste. Cells and batteries involved in a fire may be
considered to be hazardous waste. Dispose of in
accordance with local, provincial and federal laws and
regulations. Consult the Canadian Environmental
Protection Act for additional details.
EU:
Expended battery pack waste must be disposed of in
accordance with relevant EC Directives and national,
regional and local environmental control regulations. For
disposal within the EC, the appropriate code according to
the European Waste Catalogue (EWC) should be used. EU
Waste Code: 16 06 05 – other batteries and
accumulators.
Australia:
Expended battery packs must be taken for recycling or
disposal at an appropriate collection depot by suitably
licensed contractors in accordance with government
regulations.
