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". The label must indicate waste collection start date, responsible department and building/room #.
- All battery terminals (except standard alkaline) must be covered, using any non-conductive tape.
Electronics
"used batteries" does not include electronics!
YSU EHS & 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 battery 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, pick-up or drop-off.
Examples of Universal Waste batteries collected and recycled include:
- Standard Alkaline: such as AA, AAA, C, D
- 9V Alkaline
- Nickel cadmium (NiCad); found in cell phones, portable instruments, and lap top computers
- Nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH); found in cell phones, portable instruments, and laptop computers
- Lithium-ion
- Mercury
- Coin or "Button" batteries
- Sealed lead acid –commonly used for battery backup applications