How To Dispose Of Button Batteries. They must be recycled. If multiple button cell batteries need to be prepared for recycling simply use a longer piece of packing tape and place each button cell side by side with the positive terminal against the tape.
When a battery has died dispose of it safely straightaway do not store them up to dispose of in one go. Storage of used button cell batteries. Collect your used batteries in a box or container in the kitchen or living area.
Make sure the container is sealed and stored out of reach of children.
Most jewelry stores will recycle the silver oxide battery when you bring your watch in to have the battery replaced. By the time your CR2032 battery loses its charge the highly reactive lithium inside of it has been transformed into a non-reactive metal compound. After you tape your batteries place them in a container until you take them to. Tape all button or coin shaped batteries and all lithium batteries whether rechargeable or single-use.
