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Home > Departments > Environment, Health & Safety > EH&S Programs > Battery Recycling Battery RecyclingAs part of the University at Buffalo’s overall commitment to environmental stewardship, UB Environment, Health and Safety administers a program to collect and recycle various types of batteries that are generated on campus. By recycling these batteries, we can protect our environment and save precious resources. Generally, most batteries used on campus fall into three categories, alkaline, rechargeable, and sealed lead acid-commonly used for battery backup applications. All of these are being collected and recycled by UB EHS. Listed below are details on how you can help the environment by recycling your spent and used batteries.
How does UB collect and recycle alkaline batteries?The vast majority of batteries generated at the University at Buffalo are of the alkaline type. They may carry brand names such as Duracell or Energizer. EH&S will collect the following types of alkalines and carbon zinc batteries:
UB EH&S has provided battery recycling receptacle pails (shown above) at various campus locations for your convenience. Please place only your alkaline batteries in these receptacles! North Campus
South Campus
More battery drop-off locations coming soon. What if I have rechargeables or sealed lead acid batteries?Many batteries contain toxic and hazardous materials such as mercury, lead, cadmium, silver, and sulfuric acid. The US EPA has designated these as universal wastes rather than hazardous wastes with the goal of promoting recycling. Although not hazardous wastes, these batteries must still be managed in an environmentally correct manner. They cannot be placed in the regular trash.
Examples of Universal Waste batteries collected and recycled include:
![]() These type of batteries are collected in special boxes designated for Universal Waste (as shown above) and must be placed separately in a provided plastic baggie. Do NOT place alkaline or carbon zinc batteries in these boxes! Boxes are located at the following locations:
Alternatively, you my recycle these type of batteries at one of the local area stores that provide this service (Best Buy, The Home Depot, Sears, etc.).
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