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Lithium-Ion Battery (laptops, phones)
Also known as: Lithium Battery, Rechargeable Battery, Li-ion Battery, Cell Phone Battery
Drop-off Location
Impact: Incorrect disposal of lithium-ion batteries can lead to landfill fires and release harmful heavy metals into the environment.
Did you know? Recycling lithium-ion batteries recovers valuable metals like cobalt and nickel, reducing the need to mine these resources.
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