Batteries

• All batteries found in consumer products (cell phones, laptops, power tools, etc.)
• Lithium, lead acid, and all batteries over 9 volts must be insulated to prevent short circuits
  • This can be done by placing the batteries into individual Ziploc plastic bags (can be found at recycling stations)
  • Multiple batteries of these types can be placed into a single bag only if the exposed terminals are covered with tape

• Batteries containing free-flowing electrolyte (automotive/motorcycle batteries)
• Low production run and prototype batteries
• Any damaged or defective battery
• Batteries that are beyond these limits:
  • Lithium metal (non-rechargeable) = 25 grams of lithium content per batter
  • Lithium ion (rechargeable) = rated capacity of 300 watt-hours per battery
  • Lead acid (non-spillable) = gross weight of 11 pounds per battery
• If you need to dispose of a battery in any of these categories, contact public-safety-ehs.group@lafayette.edu to recycle through an alternate process

• Place them in a Big Green Box found at any of the below locations:
  • Kirby Hall of Civil Rights atrium
  • RISC 203
  • Van Wickle atrium
  • Farinon Student Center room 132
  • Kirby Sports Center room 218

• Getting a bin
  • Email public-safety-ehs.group@lafayette.edu
• Returning a bin
  • Make sure the bin does not violate the below restrictions
    • Lithium, lead acid, and batteries over 9 volts must be insulated by being placed in a plastic bag
      • If multiple batteries are in a plastic bag, their terminals must be taped
    • The box cannot exceed a weight of 43 lbs
  • Seal the box (instructions can be found on the box)
  • Drop the box off at the FedEx pickup location on Hamilton Street or take it to the campus post office

• https://biggreenbox.com/pages/what-can-i-recycle
• Reach out to public-safety-ehs.group@lafayette.edu

Our battery recycling program is intended for batteries from campus.