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Separate used batteries

Separate batteries by type for proper collection.

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Done when

Store for collection according to local instructions.

Separate batteries by type for proper collection.

Who this is for

For used batteries; seek maker guidance for damaged or swollen cells.

Why this matters

Avoid mixing them with unsuitable waste streams.

How to do it

Guidance compiled from the references below; follow the applicability notes for this item.

  1. Read the chemistry label and leave non-user-removable batteries intact.
  2. For intact cells, prevent terminal contact as instructed and keep away from children.
  3. Confirm a designated collector; keep lithium batteries out of ordinary bins.

Evidence and references

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    Used Household Batteries(Opens in a new tab)U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyBattery chemistry, terminal isolation, embedded batteries and local collection; not U.S. disposal law as Thai law. อ่านประกอบการเรียบเรียง / Accessed: 2026-10-05

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