Beginning Monday (December 5) it is illegal in New York to dispose of rechargeable batteries in the trash.
The New York State Rechargeable Battery Law prohibits the disposal of rechargeable batteries, including cell phone batteries, laptop batteries or camera batteries, in
non-recyclable containers.
Instead, the batteries must be returned to recycling bins at retail stores.
Almost every retailer that sells rechargeable batteries is now required to
provide recycling receptacles to consumers in their stores. Small-food stores that sell
Failure to provide or use the receptacles can lead to fines ranging from $50.00 for consumers and $5000.00 for the retailers.
More on the new law can be found here.
