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Button Battery (watches)
Also known as: Watch battery, Coin battery, Lithium button cell
Drop-off Location
Impact: Incorrect disposal of button batteries can lead to heavy metal leaching into the environment. These metals can contaminate soil and waterways, posing risks to human and animal health.
Did you know? Button batteries contain metals like lithium and mercury which, if they end up in landfills, can leach into the surrounding environment causing soil and water contamination.
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