Important Safety Notice: Rechargeable Batteries: Important Safety Notice: Rechargeable Batteries Do not put rechargeable batteries in your trash or recycling carts. Rechargeable or lithium-ion batteries can ignite and start fires, even when they are no longer useful in consumer products. You should take rechargeable batteries to a local drop-off site. Check your local Clean Sweep location or battery store. Or visit call2recycle.org to find a nearby drop-off site. Remember, lithium-ion batteries come in all shapes and sizes (coin cell, cylindrical, rectangular, pouch packs) and can be single-use or rechargeable. If you need to charge an item…it has a battery. Some devices containing lithium-ion batteries include laptops, tablets, cellphones, power tools, battery packs, vape products, cordless telephones, scooters, watches, hearing aids, cameras, remote control toys, and electric toothbrushes. Resources EPA Guidelines Department of Transportation Guidelines Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Guidelines