The City Of Casper Offers Free Battery Recycling

When certain items stop working, we throw them into the trash, like candy wrappers, and don't think twice about it.

However, some things, like the batteries from your remote control, R.C. car, automobile, watch, and so on, need more attention when tossed.

Why?

First, because it's the law.

According to Battery Recyclers of America:

You could be held in violation of legal requirements if used, damaged or defective batteries are not disposed of properly.

 

Federal and state laws oblige you to recycle your batteries since batteries like lead-acid, lithium-based, and high volumes of nickel-cadmium could pose a safety hazard and are outright dangerous if not handled appropriately.

If you fail to comply with these regulations, you will be facing substantial fines. The benefit of following the regulations will definitely help you save thousands of dollars.

Recycling batteries keeps dangerous materials out of landfills.

When batteries become corroded or damaged, they will start to leak chemicals into the soil, and could even find their way into the ocean.

It may seem like a pain that every time you take a battery out, you should recycle it, but luckily for Casper residents, the city offers free battery recycling.

It’s simple: bring your batteries to the Casper Regional Solid Waste Facility!

Instead of tossing those button, AAA, AA, C, D, or 9V batteries in with the rest of your trash, put them in a separate container.

Your battery disposal bin can be plastic or cardboard, and avoid keeping the batteries with any flammable or conductive materials.