Use the form below to request disposal of used batteries on campus.
Please visit here for more information regarding battery disposal options on campus.
- Used battery containers can be dropped off at the Chemical Management Center (CMC), which can be accessed from Ward Beecher Hall, Room #202.
- Container pick-up may be requested through this form, or by emailing cmc@ysu.edu; however, containers should be dropped-off at the CMC whenever possible.
- Used Battery Containers must be labeled "USED BATTERIES". A label shall indicate waste collection start date, responsible department and building/room #.
- All battery terminals (except standard alkaline - see description below) must be covered, using any non-conductive tape.
Electronics
"used batteries" does not include electronics!
YSU EHS or CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT CENTER (CMC) WILL NOT ACCEPT USED ELECTRONICS.
batteries must be removed from electronic devices/equipment, prior to USED BATTERY DISPOSAL!
- Electronics must be properly disposed of or recycled, accordingly, through YSU Recycling.
- If unable to remove batteries from electronics, the entire device *with batteries inside* must be diposed of through YSU Electronics Recycling.
- Please email recycling@ysu.edu, visit ysu.edu/recycling/procedures, or call Ext. 2294 for information regarding electronics recycling.
Examples of Universal Waste batteries collected and recycled include:
- Standard Alkaline: such as AA, AAA, C & D
- 9V Alkaline: found in smoke detectors, portable instruments; 6V Alkaline (Lantern batteries)
- Nickel cadmium (NiCad) - Rechargeable; found in cell phones, portable instruments, and laptop computers.
- Nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) - Rechargeable; found in cell phones, portable instruments, and laptop computers.
- Lithium-ion (Li-ion, Lithium iron phosphate) - Rechargeable; found in mobile phones, AEDs, laptop computers.
- Coin or "Button" batteries: found in watches, hearing aids, remotes & calculators; can consist of zinc, mercury or lithium.
- Sealed lead acid: Most commonly found in car/automotive (12v) & lawn mower batteries (6v). Also used for battery backup applications, such as fridges/freezers and generators. - Contain lead & sulfuric acid.