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Why are household batteries a problem?
It is important to remove all types of batteries from our waste stream because the metals which are contained in some batteries can be a major source of pollution when they are not disposed of properly. |
Alkaline and carbon zinc batteries, most commonly purchased for household use, account for 50% of all batteries sold. These cells on the average contain only 1% mercury by weight, but represent the largest potential mercury contamination because of their volume. |
How can you help? |
Use nickel-cadmium/rechargeable batteries which are available in AAA, AA, C, D, N, wafer and button cells. Although they may cost about three times more, they will last up to 40 times longer. Look for a nickel-cadmium recycling program at local stores where they are sold. Recycle lead-acid batteries at retailers, distributors and manufacturers when a new battery is purchased.
The County of Union provides used household battery containers at participating municipal depots. Please refer to the list below for places within Union County that accept these batteries. If your town does not accept used household batteries, please feel free to visit any of the depots listed below as this is a county-run program. |
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Clark DPW
430 Westfield Ave.
Clark, NJ 07066
732-396-1612
Igloo/Oil Filters/Batteries |
Cranford Conservation Center
210 Birchwood Ave.
Cranford, NJ 07016
908-709-7299
Igloo/Oil Filters/Batteries |
Elizabeth Recycling Center
523 Trenton Ave.
Elizabeth, NJ 07016
908-820-4150
Igloo/Oil Filters/Batteries |
Fanwood Recycling Depot
North Ave.
Fanwood, NJ 07023
908-322-7404
Batteries |
Garwood DPW
15 South Ave.
Garwood, NJ 07027
908-789-1522
Igloo/Oil Filters/Batteries |
Hillside Recycling
272 Hillside Ave.
Hillside, NJ 07205
973-926-1110
Igloo/Oil Filters/Batteries |
Kenilworth Recycling Depot
14th Street & Sheridan Ave.
Kenilworth, NJ 07033
908-276-5073
Igloo/Oil Filters/Batteries |
Linden DPW
2 Donaldson Pl. & W. Eliz.
Linden, NJ 07036
908-474-9567
Igloo/Oil Filters/Batteries |
Mountainside Municipal Garage
1485 Route 22
Mountainside, NJ 07092
908-232-2409
Batteries |
New Providence DPW
Park Place
New Providence, NJ 07974
908-665-1076
Igloo/Oil Filters/Batteries |
Rahway DPW
999 Hart Street
Rahway, NJ 07065
732-827-2184
Igloo/Oil Filters/Batteries |
Roselle Recycling Center
1121 Chandler Ave.
Roselle, NJ 07203
908-245-9195
Igloo/Oil Filters/Batteries |
Scotch Plains Public Works
2445 Plainfield Ave.
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
908-322-6700 x322
Batteries |
Springfield DPW
100 Mountain Ave.
Springfield, NJ 07081
973-912-2225
Batteries |
Summit Recycling Center
New Providence Road
Summit, NJ 07901
908-277-9458
Igloo/Batteries |
Union County Environmental
300 North Ave. East
Westfield, NJ 07090
908-654-9890
Batteries |
Union County Admin. Services Bldg.
Parking Garage, 1st fl.
Elizabethtown Plaza
Elizabeth, NJ 07207
908-527-4240 Bldg. Serv.
Batteries |
Union Recycling Center
1 Swanstrom Place
Union, NJ 07083
908-688-4636
Oil Filters/Batteries |
