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Six safe steps for retiring lithium-ion batteries

Do not put lithium-ion batteries in household trash or mixed recycling; isolate terminals and use collection points.

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US EPA

Six safe steps for retiring lithium-ion batteries — original US EPA reference

Link card to the original US EPA guidance

Based on U.S. EPA safety guidance; local collection rules in Korea, Japan or elsewhere take precedence.

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1. Check the product label for lithium-ion chemistry; never dismantle a sealed pack.
2. Stop using or charging swollen, leaking, damaged or overheated batteries and contact the manufacturer.
3. Remove only user-serviceable batteries following the manual.
4. Protect exposed terminals with nonconductive tape or separate each battery in its own bag.
5. Keep them out of household garbage and mixed recycling; verify the approved local collection service.
6. Store temporarily away from children and take them to the collection site following its instructions.