End of Life Product and Battery Guide for North America

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

Step 3: Determine Battery Removability

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.

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