When discarded improperly (i.e., thrown together with general household trash), lithium batteries can cause fires. In response, the RWSA has just begun a free and safe lithium battery disposal program. Lithium batteries are found in laptops, cellphones, and many other electronic devices including toys. If you’re not sure if a particular device has a lithium battery, check the markings on the product case. Lithium-based batteries are often marked “Lithium”, “Li-ion”, or specific codes that begin with the letters “CR” or “RCR”. For more information about this program, please see the RWSA website.
