Fact Sheet Battery Recycling · Fact Sheet AZARDOUS ARIALS IISION HAZMAT˜USC.ED TTP:˛˛EHS.USC.ED...
2
Fact Sheet HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DIVISION [email protected] | HTTP://EHS.USC.EDU | 323.442.2200 12/2019 Batteries as regulated waste All baeries are considered hazardous waste in California when they are discarded. This includes all baeries of sizes AAA, AA, C, D, buon cell, 9 Volt, and all other alkaline baeries, both rechargeable and single use. Baeries fall into a separate category for hazardous waste called Universal Waste. This category includes: baeries, fluorescent lamps, cathode ray tubes (CRT), instruments containing mercury (e.g., thermometers, lt type mercury switch, or thermostats) and others. In general, universal waste may not be discarded in solid waste landfills. Safety precautions A damaged baery may appear swollen, corroded, leaking, or exhibit burn marks. Defecve baeries may not have outward signs of damage, but impact the performance of the devices they serve. If used baeries show any evidence of leakage or damage, contact [email protected] for clean-up and proper disposal. Recycling containers EH&S distributed large, pre-labeled baery recycling containers (see image at right) at convenient locaons throughout UPC and HSC to accommodate spent baeries (see UPC and HSC maps on next page). The clear, cylindrical containers will hold common baery types. Large battery pick-up Request hazmat pick-up online for baeries larger than D-size (e.g., lantern, lead/acid; see images). Battery disposal Do NOT place used baeries in or near trash containers or dumpsters. State law prohibits the storage of used baeries for longer than one year. Additional considerations • DO NOT allow temperatures to exceed 125 o F (52 o C) where baeries are stored. • Do not charge non- chargeable baeries or overcharge rechargeable baeries (Li, NiCad). This may lead to over-heang, explosion, and fire. Consult the Energizer® web page for informaon on baery care and handling. • DO NOT introduce another product (e.g., paper, plasc) into the baery recycling cylinder. • Contact [email protected] for more informaon. References 1 Cal-EPA Integrated Waste Management Board Household Universal Waste Generaon in California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) Managing Universal Waste in California Request a Hazmat Pickup id you know that in 2001, 507,259,000 baeries were sold in California yet only 0.55% were recycled1? Some baeries have valuable, recyclable metals that can be used again. To protect the environment and promote sustainable pracces, USC’s baery recycling program aims to capture all single use and rechargeable baeries. Battery Recycling D What I need to know... • Keep baeries in original packaging unl needed. • Store baeries at room temperature or below. • Avoid humidity/water (especially for lithium baeries). • Don’t recharge a baery unless it is specifically marked “rechargeable”.
Transcript of Fact Sheet Battery Recycling · Fact Sheet AZARDOUS ARIALS IISION HAZMAT˜USC.ED TTP:˛˛EHS.USC.ED...
FactSheet
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS [email protected] | HTTP://EHS.USC.EDU | 323.442.2200
12/2019
Batteries as regulated waste All batteries are considered hazardous waste in California when they are discarded. This includes all batteries of sizes AAA, AA, C, D, button cell, 9 Volt, and all other alkaline batteries, both rechargeable and single use.
Batteries fall into a separate category for hazardous waste called Universal Waste. This category includes: batteries, fluorescent lamps, cathode ray tubes (CRT), instruments containing mercury (e.g., thermometers, tilt type mercury switch, or thermostats) and others. In general, universal waste may not be discarded in solid waste landfills.
Safety precautions A damaged battery may appear swollen, corroded, leaking, or exhibit burn marks. Defective batteries may not have outward signs of damage, but impact the performance of the devices they serve.
If used batteries show any evidence of leakage or damage, contact [email protected] for clean-up and proper disposal.
Recycling containersEH&S distributed large, pre-labeled battery recycling containers (see image at right) at convenient locations throughout UPC and HSC to accommodate spent batteries (see UPC and HSC maps on next page). The clear, cylindrical containers will hold common battery types.
Large battery pick-upRequest hazmat pick-up online for batteries larger than D-size (e.g., lantern, lead/acid; see images).
Battery disposalDo NOT place used batteries in or near trash containers or dumpsters. State law prohibits the storage of used batteries for longer than one year.
Additional considerations
• DO NOT allow temperatures to exceed 125oF (52oC) where batteries are stored.
• Do not charge non-chargeable batteries or overcharge rechargeable batteries (Li, NiCad). This may lead to over-heating, explosion, and fire. Consult the Energizer® web page for information on battery care and handling.
• DO NOT introduce another product (e.g., paper, plastic) into the battery recycling cylinder.
• Contact [email protected] for more information.
References1 Cal-EPA Integrated Waste Management BoardHousehold Universal Waste Generation in California
Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC)Managing Universal Waste in California
Request a Hazmat Pickup
id you know that in 2001, 507,259,000 batteries were sold in California yet only 0.55% were recycled1? Some batteries have valuable, recyclable metals that can be used again. To protect the environment and promote sustainable practices, USC’s battery recycling program aims to capture all single use and rechargeable batteries.
Battery Recycling
DWhat I need to know...
• Keep batteries in original packaging until needed.
• Store batteries at room temperature or below.• Avoid humidity/water (especially for lithium
batteries).• Don’t recharge a battery unless it is specifically
marked “rechargeable”.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS [email protected] | HTTP://EHS.USC.EDU | 323.442.2200
12/2019
Battery Recycling Fact Sheet Page 2
Battery Recycling Container Locations @ UPC
Lyon Center
USCard Services
Engemann SH
USC Credit Union
Bovard
Waite Phillips Hall
University Gateway
Ronald Tutor Hall
Olin Hall
USC Bookstore
Electrical Engineering
1st FloorElevator
Front Desk
WPH B29WPH 804
ADM 352ADM 360
PSX 120
Sol Price Research FacilityIT Suite
OFF CAMPUS
SCT - Rm 1700Rm 2000Rm 2102
CAL - Mail RoomCDF - Rm 100AJTC - Main �oor
CUB 4th �oor
EEB 400
ESH 401
RTH 102
2nd & 3rd FloorElevators
Battery Recycling Container Locations @ HSC
USC Bookstore
Soto Bldg Cafeteria
NOR / NTT
CSC / CSA
BCC / ZNI
