Can You Throw Lithium Batteries In The Trash. As mentioned above its even illegal in some states such as California to throw away batteries according to Earth911. Rechargeable batteries can be dropped off in Call2Recycle bins at the store.

No rechargeable batteries of any kind should not be placed in your trash can or dumpster. Dont mix damaged and non-damaged batteries. Per USA Today a discarded lithium-ion battery.
Prior to placing a lithium primary battery into a the proper disposal container the elect.
No you cant throw away lithium-ion batteries with your regular trash or even in your blue recycling bin. It is your responsibility to designate your batteries and determine if they are a dangerous waste. If you place them next to one another or throw them out together they can short circuit explode and cause a fire. Rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries can be recycled but only at specified locations.
