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GreenLiving Battery Report: Six Types of Batteries

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Examine If These Six Categories of Batteries Can be Recycled 1) 9 Volt Batteries : These common, household, batteries can be thrown in the trash, (in most states) but always cover the posts with non-conductive tape before disposal.  This practice will reduce the chance of a fire. 2) Car Batteries : Vehicle batteries are very large and are made of corrosive materials.  The best way to dispose of these batteries is to transport them to a car manufacturer or to a battery disposal location. 3) AA Batteries : Another common type of battery found in flashlights, alarm clocks, etc.  AA or AAA batteries can also be thrown in the trash in most states, but make sure the batteries are not leaking or damaged. 4) Electronics Batteries :  These are batteries for appliances, such as phone batteries.  The batteries can be "recycled" and refurbished by companies to be used again.  To recycle electronic batteries, bring the device to the original store or provider. 5) Button...

Can You Recycle...

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A True or False Recycling Challenge How much do you know about recycling?  Test your knowledge about one of the easiest ways to live a green life by taking our true and false test all about recycling- the answers are revealed at the bottom of the post! True or False : Batteries cannot be recycled. True or False : Styrofoam can be recycled. True or False : All glass can be recycled. True or False : Plastic bags can be recycled. True or False : Over 20 million tons of food waste is disposed of in America per year. The answers are... 1. True!  Batteries can be recycled in specially designated areas.  2. False- Styrofoam cannot be recycled.  3. False- broken glass is actually a recycling hazard.  4. False- plastic bags cannot be recycled.  5. True!  Eating leftovers or composting food is a much better option for food waste. Grady Management was founded in 1965 and continues to provide a full service residential, commercial, and consulting real estate firm ...