Collect all used batteries until you can bring them to a special recycling collection site. Ordinary single-use alkaline and carbon-zinc batteries are considered non-hazardous and safe to place in the ...

You probably don’t think too much about the batteries that power the many electronic devices you rely on daily until, of course, they run out of juice. While it’s ...

Button cell batteries may be tiny in size, but they contain toxic chemicals which are a hazardous waste that should not be thrown out with the regular trash. They are smaller than a penny, and can be ...

Two-thirds of Australian parents are unaware of the symptoms of button battery ingestion, according to a study by the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ). This Halloween, Dr. Anna Girardi—a ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — As the holiday season approaches, many toys and decorations use small – but powerful – button cell batteries, which can be hazardous to children. Parents need to remain vigilant ...

A "button cell" battery is held between a thumb and index finger. If small children swallow them, the batteries can get stuck in the esophagus and cause life-threatening injuries. (Stephanie Pilick / ...

The Arlington County Fire Department is sounding the alarm on the hazards of carelessly disposing of rechargeable batteries. A live demonstration highlighting the dangerous potential of punctured ...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) -- You can find tiny button cell batteries everywhere in your house, from electronics and toys, watches and even in greeting cards. But would you know what to do if your child ...