Relatively small but potentially troublesome waste

Most batteries contain hazardous chemicals and are regulated as Universal Waste. These chemicals can contaminate the environment if they are discarded with ordinary trash. Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd), Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH), Lithium Ion (Li-ion), and other alkaline and lead acid batteries are some just to name a few. Batteries power an ever-growing list of machinery and cordless electronics products, including cellular and cordless phones, digital cameras, laptop computers, PDAs and cordless power tools. An increasing number of companies are looking for solutions to properly handle this relatively small but potentially troublesome waste.