Starting July 1, 2025 it will be illegal to put rechargeable lithium-ion batteries in the trash!
They must be recycled through special battery collection programs and NEVER mixed with regular trash or recyclables.
This new lithium-ion battery disposal ban has been added to the existing ban for lead acid batteries and electronic devices in RSA 149-M:27.
Lithium-ion batteries are used in a wide variety of consumer products, including:
- Automotive vehicles.
- Electric bikes and scooters.
- Lawncare equipment.
- Portable electronics such as cell phones, laptops, tablets, cameras, wireless headphones, speakers, toothbrushes and other rechargeable electronic devices.
- Cordless power tools.
- Toys.
Where can I recycle my lithium-ion batteries?
The Canterbury Transfer Station is able to collect these items. Don’t put them in the green bags or the packer! Make sure to ask an attendant where to place the items when you drop them off.
If you aren’t able to make it to the Transfer Station, many businesses like Staples, Best Buy, or BatteriesPlus offer collection boxes for recycling rechargeable batteries. To find a drop-off site nearest to you, check Call2Recycle.org, or visit one of the retail locations mentioned above. Remember – if it’s rechargeable, it’s recyclable!
For more information about the ban, you can view the announcement from DES here.