Battery drop-off sites across Johnson County combat recent fires - The Daily Iowan

Battery drop-off sites across Johnson County combat recent fires - The Daily Iowan

When it comes to switching out batteries for electronics or tools, many individuals simply toss the old ones out into the trash. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finds that everyday batteries made with alkaline and zinc carbon can be safely disposed of in household trash cans. More powerful batteries, however, can cause fires and explosions if disposed of improperly. The University of Texas at Dallas found used batteries can contain enou…