Never throw away lithium-ion batteries in household trash or recycling bins.
Non-vehicle rechargeable batteries weighing less than 25 pounds and in good condition: May be returned through the Call2Recycle retail collection takeback program: Call2recycle.org/locator.
E-mobility batteries in good condition: May be accepted through voluntary collection programs like Call2recycle.org/e-bikes, or through household hazardous waste events/facilities when generated by households.
Damaged, defective or recalled batteries: Call2Recycle has specialty kits available for purchase for safely managing these: Call2recycle.org/safety/damaged-defective-and-recalled-batteries.
More information on how to properly manage batteries at end-of-life: NYS Department of Environmental Conservation at dec.ny.gov/chemical/72065.html, or at nyc.gov/batteries for NYC residents.