Did you know that there are

recoverable resources inside of

each battery?

WHY ARE
B AT T E R I E S
TOX I C ?

HO U SE HO LD
TOX I C WA ST E BATT ERI ES

- About 25% of a battery is made

up of steel (Able to recover
100% of the steel for reuse)
-

60% is made up of zinc,

manganese and potassium.
(100% recovered)

- 15% is made up of paper and

plastic

Batteries can be toxic

because when they arent
properly disposed, the toxic
chemicals leak into the
environment.
Toxic Metals: Acid, lead,
nickel, lithium, cadmium,
alkaline, mercury and nickel
metal hydride.

Jenna Schaefer
9/18/15
Chemistry
Period 1

C A N B AT T E R I E S B E R E C Y C L E D ?
Yes! Batteries can be recycled! The steel of the batter can be reused after being recycled.
The zinc, manganese and potassium can be used as a micronutrient in the production of
fertilizer to grow corn. The paper and plastic remain are sent to an energy waste facility
to create electricity.

Why are they harmful to our environment?

Why you should recycle

The harmful substances permeate into the soil, groundwater, and surface water

batteries:

through landfills. When they are burnt in waste combustors, the toxins mix into
the air. Cadmium goes into plant roots and accumulates in fruits, vegetables and

Saves natural resources

Saves energy

Reduces pollution

Reduces the need for landfill

grass. Because they are in the fruits in vegetables, that harms animals and humans.

Harm to the body:

Nausea, salvation, abdominal pain, liver and kidney change, skin irritation,
headaches, asthma, nervousness

Generates income

Lessens the amount of

regulations as it no more falls

Know where your area of the state disposes of their batteries. Or you can recycle

under the category of hazardous

by mail and go to wm.com

waste
-

Responsibly Disposing:

Reduces imports