These alkaline batteries are OK to throw away. Other types can be recycled, but not at curbside.
There are different kinds of batteries, some recyclable and some not.
That little bunny with the drum may go on for a long time, but when he stops, those alkaline batteries can’t be recycled. We’re talking about the regular AAA, AA, C, D and 9-volt batteries. It is OK to throw them in the trash.
Closeup of Lithium button cell battery isolated on white
The answer is different for all rechargeable, lithium, hearing aid and even car batteries.
Never put them in the trash as they are a pollutant. You can recycle all of them, though. But don't recycle them curbside.
Tucson Clean & Beautiful has a directory of places where you can drop off things you can’t recycle curbside. Go to tucsoncleanandbeautiful.org/recycling-education/recycling-directory/ and click on batteries or any other item you are trying to get rid of. You can also email recycle@tucsoncleanandbeautiful.org or call 520-791-5000.
