Maspeth, NY 718-416-1656
For those of you living in New York it is now illegal to throw away rechargeable batteries in the garbage.
In December of 2010, there was a law signed by the governor called the NYS Rechargeable Battery Recycling Act, which states that we now have to take unused and worn-out rechargeable batteries to be recycled.
Now stores that sell them and the manufacturers have to accept rechargeable batteries for recycling according to Bloomberg Business Week, so that the toxic chemicals are kept out of landfills.
Most rechargeable batteries contain toxic metals that can be released into the environment when improperly disposed. These rechargeable batteries include those for laptops, cameras, cell phones and rechargeable alkaline batteries.
Those who are caught throwing away rechargeable batteries face fines of $50 for the first offense and $100 for the second.
As consumers we should make every effort to be responsible and recycle our used rechargeable batteries. For more information please give us a call at 718-416-1656 and visit our website at www.borowiderecycling.com
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