Politics & Government
Battery Recycling Now Available in Wauwatosa
People have been asking how to recycle dead batteries in Wauwatosa. Here's one option available to you:
WAUWATOSA, WI — The Wauwatosa Department of Public Works has been receiving increased inquiries regarding the proper disposal of household batteries, according to officials.
Because of this, the department has placed containers to collect household batteries at City Hall by the Clerk’s Office, Outside the Lower Civic Center, and The Public Works Building. Just look for the bucket!
City Hall is located at 7725 W. North Ave. and is open Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
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The Public Works building is located at 11100 W. Walnut Rd. The drop-off center is open Tuesday and Saturday Only from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.
Battery recycling is a recycling activity that aims to reduce the number of batteries being disposed as municipal solid waste. While they may no longer be considered hazardous waste, they still contain elements that can harm the environment, especially given the number of single-use batteries being disposed of each year.
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Bateries Accepted
- Alkaline
- Zinc Carbon
- Nickel Cadmium (NiCd)
- Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH)
- Lithium-ion
- Lithium Primary
- Mercury Batteries
- Silver Oxide
- Button Cells
- Lead Acid – Non-Spillable
- Small Electronics (cell phones, iPods, tablets, power tools, etc.
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