RaccoonGirl28 t1_iu7kxvr wrote on October 29, 2022 at 4:05 AM

Reply to comment by ramriot in LPT: Pick at least 1 day a year to check/replace/remove dying batteries, not just in smoke alarms. Weather radios, older remotes, anywhere they may leak and ruin devices. And recycle, don't toss the old ones. Time change dates are easiest to remember, or set 1 or 2 annual reminders. by Njtotx3

Traditional alkaline batteries can be thrown in the trash. It's the rechargeable batteries that should be recycled. Some local shops will actually remove rechargeable batteries that are built in to broken tools/products. Button cells too, because of the toxicity and value, can also be recycled.