Do not place rechargeable batteries in your recycling bin.
IEPA, Energizer and Duracell all consider disposing of alkaline batteries via household trash to be safe but they should never be placed in recycling bins. Rechargeable batteries are responsible for starting fires in collection trucks, recycling facilities and landfills. Unlike single-use batteries, rechargeable batteries can spark even after they’re drained of power so they pose a real hazard. Please drop them off at the following locations for disposal:
Normal Public Works
1301 Warriner Dr.
Normal, IL 61761
Batteries Plus Bulbs
1715 Bradford Ln.
Normal, IL 61761
Best Buy
2103 N. Veterans Pkwy, Ste. 200
Bloomington, IL 61704
Interstate Batteries Center
1115 E Lafayette St.
Bloomington, IL 61704
Lowes
2101 E Empire St
Bloomington, IL 61704
Menards
900 Greenbriar Dr
Normal, IL 61761
Office Depot Inc.
1700 E. College Ave
Normal, IL 61761