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The following are general guidelines concerning the proper disposal of Panasonic batteries in all 50 states. This applies to both consumers and non-consumers unless otherwise indicated.

Nickel Cadmium
All Panasonic Nickel Cadmium batteries are classified by the federal government as a hazardous waste and must be recycled. These batteries are accepted for recycling by the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation's (RBRC) Battery Recycling Program. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on recycling your used Nickel Cadmium battery or go to the RBRC website at www.rbrc.org for additional information.

Nickel Metal Hydride
All Panasonic Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are classified by the federal government as a non-hazardous waste and are safe for disposal in the normal municipal waste stream. Exception: California, which requires non-households to dispose of these batteries in accordance with the California Universal Waste Rules. These batteries, however, do contain recyclable materials and are accepted for recycling by the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation's (RBRC) Battery Recycling Program. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on recycling your used Nickel Metal Hydride battery or go to the RBRC website at www.rbrc.org for additional information.

Alkaline
Since January 1992 all Panasonic Alkaline batteries are manufactured with "no mercury added". These batteries are classified by the federal government as non-hazardous waste and are safe for disposal in the normal municipal waste stream. Exceptions: California requires non-households to dispose of these batteries in accordance with the California Universal Waste Rules; Minnesota (Hennipen County only) requires consumers and non-consumers to dispose of these batteries as a hazardous waste.

Zinc-Carbon
Same as Alkaline, including exceptions.

Silver Oxide
All Panasonic Silver Oxide batteries contain silver and are considered to be a hazardous waste by the federal government. Non-Consumers must dispose of these batteries in full compliance with the hazardous waste rules. Consumers are covered by the Household exemption under RCRA which allows for these batteries to be disposed of into the municipal waste stream.

CR Lithium
Safe for disposal in the municipal waste stream. Non-consumers should first fully discharge the battery prior to disposal.

Lithium-Ion
All Panasonic Lithium Ion batteries are classified by the federal government as non-hazardous waste and are safe for disposal in the normal municipal waste stream. These batteries, however, do contain recyclable materials and are accepted for recycling by the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation's (RBRC) Battery Recycling Program. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on recycling your used Lithium Ion battery or go to the RBRC website at www.rbrc.org for additional information.



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