[SATLUG] Battery Disposal Advice

[Daniel J. Givens]

On Thu, 26 Apr 2007 09:06:10 -0500, "Jonathan Hull" <masterr at gmail.com> wrote:
> I would also like to know this. I have a box full of various old batteries
> from laptops and things and would like to dispose of them properly.
> 
> Also, what about disposing of old hardware? I know some hardware contains
> lead and mercury, so I would like to dispose of some old hardware properly
> as well too.

Most land fills will accept hazardous materials for special processing. This includes electronics and battery disposal. You will have to pay a small fee, but it's better than throwing the stuff in a dumpster.

Additionally, you can check out the site below. It may help you locate a business that accepts them.

http://texas.earth911.org/master.asp?s=lib&a=electronics/bat_index.asp