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How to Safely Dispose of Lithium-Ion Batteries
Lithium-ion batteries cannot be placed in regular household recycling or trash. Improper disposal can cause fires at waste facilities and releases toxic materials into the environment.
Step 1: Determine whether the battery is still partially charged. If so, use the device until the battery is below 25% charge before disposal. Do not fully discharge to 0%, as deep discharge can cause internal chemical instability in some battery chemistries.
Step 2: Place a piece of clear adhesive tape over the battery terminals to prevent short-circuiting during transport. Do not use conductive tape (e.g., metallic or foil-backed tape).
Step 3: Place the taped battery in a plastic bag — not a metal container — and seal it. Do not place multiple batteries in the same bag, as contact between batteries can cause short-circuiting even when terminals are taped.
Step 4: Take the battery to a designated e-waste drop-off location or a retailer that accepts battery recycling. Warning: Do not ship lithium-ion batteries via standard mail or standard courier services without proper hazardous materials certification and packaging. Uncertified shipment is a federal violation.
Step 5: If a battery is swollen, cracked, or leaking, do not attempt to tape it or place it in a bag. Instead, contact your local fire department or hazardous materials team for guidance before handling.
A person has three used lithium-ion batteries. Battery A is at 10% charge, Battery B is fully discharged (0%), and Battery C is swollen. She tapes all three batteries together using metallic foil tape and places them in a single sealed plastic bag, planning to mail them to a recycling facility without hazardous materials certification. According to the procedure, how many distinct violations has she committed?
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