1. What do I do with a battery at the end of life?
Answer: Take it to a drop-off location within the Call2Recycle program. You can find the nearest location using this link: Call2Recycle Locator.
2. What do I do with my product at the end of life?
To determine the appropriate disposal method for your product, please follow the steps below:
Step 1: Identify the Type of Product
- Is the product a power tool, hand tool, or power tool accessory?
- Is the product a household appliance such as a vacuum, air fryer, coffee maker, etc.?
Step 2: Check for Battery
- Does the product contain a battery? (Yes/No)
Step 3: Determine Battery Removability
- If the product contains a battery, is the battery removable? (Yes/No)
Disposal Instructions Based on Your Answers
| Product Type | Contains Battery | Battery Removable | Disposal Instructions |
| Power tool, hand tool, or power tool accessory | Yes | Yes | Remove the battery and return it to Call2Recycle: Call2Recycle Locator. Return the tool without the battery to the Terracycle Program: Terracycle Tool Program. |
| Power tool, hand tool, or power tool accessory | Yes | No | Return the tool using the lithium-ion-containing product return program: Terracycle Lithium-Ion Program. |
| Power tool, hand tool, or power tool accessory | No | Not Applicable | Return the tool to the Terracycle Program: Terracycle Tool Program. |
| Household appliances (e.g., vacuum, air fryer, coffee maker) | Yes | Yes | Remove the battery and return it to Call2Recycle: Call2Recycle Locator. Return the appliance without the battery to the Terracycle Program: Terracycle Home Program. |
| Household appliances (e.g., vacuum, air fryer, coffee maker) | Yes | No | Return the appliance using the lithium-ion-containing product return program: Terracycle Lithium-Ion Program. |
| Household appliances (e.g., vacuum, air fryer, coffee maker) | No | Not Applicable | Return the appliance to the Terracycle Program: Terracycle Home Program. |
By following these steps, you can ensure that your end-of-life products and batteries are disposed of responsibly.
Comments
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This should be called a guide for battery disposal. An end of life guide should tell me what I can do with my 18V tools after the batteries die.
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