Lithium thionyl chloride battery disposal

Can lithium ion batteries be recycled?

Lithium-ion batteries and devices containing these batteries should NOT go in household garbage or recycling bins. Lithium-ion batteries SHOULD be taken to separate recycling or household hazardous waste collection points. To prevent fires, tape battery terminals and/or place lithium-ion batteries in separate plastic bags.

What is lithium thionyl chloride battery recycling?

Battery Recyclers of America guarantees that you will be using the best recycling programs to date, and utilizing EPA-approved facilities. Lithium thionyl chloride batteries are a variant of lithium batteries that are commonly found in devices that only need low amounts of power.

What are the laws surrounding proper battery recycling and disposal?

It is important to be aware of the laws surrounding proper battery recycling and disposal. The “Battery Act” (The Mercury-Containing and Rechargeable Battery Management Act of 1996) is a federal law that states that batteries such as lithium thionyl chloride batteries must be recycled for reuse.

How long do lithium thionyl chloride batteries last?

However, due to their long lifetime, this characteristic is of little importance in everyday use. In fact, lithium thionyl chloride batteries supply power to applications for several months or even years before they need to be replaced. Li/SOCl₂ batteries have been an integral part of Jauch’s battery portfolio for many years.

What are the advantages of lithium thionyl chloride batteries?

The cells in lithium thionyl chloride batteries have the highest energy density of any form of lithium battery. They also produce limited emissions under abusive conditions, which is an advantage over other battery chemistries that use liquid to produce a gas by-product.

Where should lithium batteries be disposed of?

Do not place the waste lithium batteries in the household trash or in curbside recycling bins. Instead, EPA recommends that all household lithium batteries be dropped off at battery collection sites (e.g., often located at electronics retailers) or household hazardous waste collection facilities for proper management.