Lithium-Ion Battery Safety at Home
This year’s Fire Prevention Week on October 5th - 11th is highlighting “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home" to educate everyone about how to use lithium-ion batteries safely. The campaign stresses how important it is to buy, charge, and recycle safely when it comes to these batteries.
Here are a few key tips to remember:
Buy only listed products. When buying a product that uses a lithium-ion battery look for a safety certification mark such as UL, ETL, or CSA. This means it meets important safety standards.
Charge devices safely. Always use the cords that came with the product to charge. Follow the instructions from the manufacturer. Buy new chargers from the manufacturer or one that the manufacturer has approved. Charge your device on a hard surface. Don’t overcharge your device. Unplug it or remove the battery when it’s fully charged.
Recycle batteries responsibly. Don’t throw lithium-ion batteries in the trash or regular recycling bins because they could start a fire. Recycle your device or battery at a safe battery recycling location.
3 safe battery recycling options include:
1. Drop them off at the battery recycling bin located inside Solana Beach City Hall.
2. Drop them off at one of these HHW Facilities:
- The Vista facility is located at 1145 East Taylor Street at Laguna Lane.
- The Poway facility is located in the South Poway Business Park at 12325 Crosthwaite Circle at Stowe Drive.
3. Schedule a HHW pickup by calling (858) 481-7233.There is a $10.00 co-payment for the HHW pick-up service. There is no charge to qualifying homebound or senior residents (age 65 and over).
Looking for a recycling site elsewhere? Visit call2recycle.org to find a recycling spot near you.
Click here for more information on the proper disposal for other electronic & HHW items.