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| Recycling Rechargeable Batteries Whether in lap top computers, cellular phones, or power tools, rechargeable batteries are a part of many Americans' daily lives. Recycling these batteries not only gives new life to discarded products it helps prevent the release of hazardous constituents into the environment. To facilitate the recycling of certain kinds of rechargeable batteries, President Clinton signed into law the Mercury-Containing and Rechargeable Battery Management Act. A new EPA brochure explains this law, which affects two types of rechargeable batteries: nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) and some small sealed lead-acid (SSLA) batteries. The law requires these batteries to be easily removable from consumer products and bear a recycling symbol. EPA's brochure also describes why proper disposal or recycling is necessary for Ni-Cd and SSLA batteries. To receive a copy of the brochure, entitled Implementation of the Mercury-Containing and Rechargeable Battery Management Act, contact the RCRA Hot-line at 800-424-9346 and ask for document number EPA530-K-97-009. |
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