Please take used batteries to the locations below:
| Building | Room | Location Description |
|---|---|---|
| Andrews Rec Center | N/A | Campus Rec |
| Beeghly Hall | N/A | CRC Library (Wilcox Curriculum Resource Center) |
| Beeghly Hall | 2101 | BCLASSE Advisement |
| Bliss Hall | 2310 | Cliffe College, Office of the Dean |
| Bliss Hall | 4001 | Art Dept. Office |
| Cafaro Hall (Lincoln Bldg) | 501 | Math & Stats |
| Cushwa Hall | 2303 | EHS Dept. Office |
| Cushwa Hall | 1206 | Health Professions |
| Debartolo Hall | N/A | 1st Floor lobby |
| Maag Library | N/A | 1st Floor main office |
| Maag Library | N/A | Electronic Depository |
| Melnick Hall | 2020 | WYSU-FM |
| Meshel Hall | 437 | IT Services |
| Meshel Hall | 339B | CSIS Office |
| Moser Hall | 2149 | College of STEM |
| Ward Beecher Hall | 5053 | Chemistry Office, Dept. of Chem. & Bio. Sciences |
| Williamson Hall | 1115 | Undergrad Student Svcs / Center for Career Mgmt |
| Williamson Hall | 3407 | WCBA Dean's Office |
| Williamson Hall | 3387 | Mail Room |
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 laptop 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
Important: Please follow all of these procedures:
- All battery terminal ends (except types AA, AAA, C or D) must be taped prior to disposal!
- Used battery waste does not include electronics.
- Batteries must first be removed from electronic devices or equipment for recycling!
- Electronics must be properly disposed of or recycled accordingly.
- If unable to remove battery from electronics, the device must go through Electronics Recycling.
- Please email recycling@ysu.edu or visit ysu.edu/recycling/procedures for more information on electronics recycling.