Batteries: Rechargeable

Alkaline household batteries can be replaced by a more environmentally safe alternative. Rechargeable batteries are a better substitute because they have a long life. That means fewer batteries need to be disposed of. Rechargeables are available at a wide variety of hardware and big box stores including Home Depot, Lowe’s, Best Buy, Walmart, Batteries Plus, and CVS, as well as online. There is a small selection of rechargeable batteries at the Refillery at the Floyd Farmers Market. Home Depot and Lowe’s will take rechargeable batteries for recycling. SusatinFloyd also takes rechargeable batteries at its monthly Recycle/Reuse events.

Locations

Staples

4210 Electric Road Roanoke, VA 24018

https://stores.staples.com/va/roanoke/4210-electric-road

Will take rechargeable batteries for recycling.

Staples

4727 Valley View Blvd NW, Roanoke, VA 24012

https://stores.staples.com/va/roanoke/4727-valley-view-blvd-nw

Will take rechargeable batteries for recycling.

Best Buy

105 Shoppers Way, Christiansburg, VA 24073

https://stores.bestbuy.com/va/christiansburg/105-shoppers-way-1149.html

Will take rechargeable batteries for recycling.

Best Buy

4707 Valley View Blvd, Roanoke, VA 24012

https://stores.bestbuy.com/va/roanoke/4707-valley-view-blvd-nw-434.html

Will take rechargeable batteries for recycling.

Lowes Hardware

350 Peppers Ferry Road, Christainsburg, VA 24073

https://www.lowes.com/store/VA-Christiansburg/0447

Will take rechargeable batteries for recycling up to 11 lbs. 

Home Depot

200 Conston Avenue, Christiansburg, VA 24073

https://www.homedepot.com/l/Christiansburg/VA/Christiansburg/24073/4634

Accepts any rechargeable battery that weighs up to 11 pounds and is under 300 watt hours. Also accepts rechargeable auto/tractor batteries including rechargeable NiCad, rechargeable nickel, metal hydride, rechargeable lithium-ion, lithium single-use button, rechargeable small/sealed lead acid batteries.

SustainFloyd Monthly Reuse/Recycle Events

Farmers Market Pavilion at 203 S Locust Street, Floyd, VA 24091

https://sustainfloyd.org/programs/recycle-reuse-events/

Will take rechargeable batteries for recycling.

Alternatives

Devices that plug in directly to an electrical circuit circumvent the need for any batteries. Flash lights, keyboards, toothbrushes, etc. can often be recharged directly using a standard recharging cable.

Last updated on October 28th, 2024

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