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Specialty
Batteries
Rechargeable
Batteries
Rechargeable
batteries are NOT accepted at the
Debbie Marshall Recycling Center. These batteries are NOT
the common alkaline batteries we have grown up with. The
most common are labeled NiCd (Nickel Cadmium) LiO (Lithium
Oxide, and Ni-MH (Nickel Metal Hydride). These batteries
are dangerous for the environment and need to be recycled or
disposed of properly.
Recycling
Options
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Drop-Off Containers -
Around the Bellaire-area there are dozens of location within
a few miles which have barrels, bins, or boxes displayed in
which you can drop your rechargeable batteries for
recycling.
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Many
local area electronics stores like Batteries
Plus, Circuit
City, and Comp USA will accept these batteries from the
public for recycling. You may wish to call the store
first to make sure they are recycling them.
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Houston's
Westpark Recycling Center - drop off center at 5900 Westpark,
open
Mon-Sat, 9 AM-5 PM (MAP)
For
more information than provided below, call and
leave a message for a volunteer on Bellaire Recycling
Committee’s
Hotline at 713-662-8173
or send an email to the Bellaire
Recycling Committee.
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