Recycle Old Batteries At South Brunswick Library On Earth Day

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — Millions of batteries are thrown away each year, which end up in landfills and hurt the environment and people.

If not disposed of properly, a lithium-ion battery can explode. If you have batteries lying at home and are looking for a way to dispose of them, here's your chance.

The South Brunswick Public Library will have a battery recycling bin in the lobby in honor of Earth Day on April 22, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The bins will be placed by Recycle My Battery, a non-profit that manages collection bins all over the country and helps educate people on how to properly dispose of batteries.

The non-profit was started by Edison teen Sri Nihal Tammana, won the prestigious CNN Heroes Young Wonder Award for his work last year. More: Edison Teen Wins CNN Heroes Young Wonder Award For Environmental Work

Drop off rechargeable and single-use batteries that are 11 lbs or less. No wet cell, damaged or defective batteries will be allowed.