[HarleyRandom]

I have either one or two sets of rechargeable AA batteries for my TiVo remotes ever since I happened to see rechargeable batteries when I needed them for a new travel razor. By the way, the travel razor takes AAA, so that's no help.

I should go ahead and buy a second set if that's what I need. For now, I have a number of AA batteries that have quit working.

Some people just say throw them in the landfill. It's not like there's that much hazardous content. But I've been putting them with old light bulbs, store brand Liquid Plumr and toilet bowl cleaner. We have an annual collection of such items along with old TVs and computers.

 

[gigaquad]

Good grief.

 

[CommunityMember]

If you do not have a local recycling center which accepts them (along with your old TV's and other electronics), many Home Depot, Lowes, and Staples stores have in-store drop-off recycling. Navigate Battery & Cellphone Dropoff Locations | Call2Recycle | United States to find other locations near you.

 

[mattack]

rechargeable batteries have bad stuff in them. SUPPOSEDLY alkaline (what moron still uses those?) batteries can only just 'be thrown away'.

Plus, this thread is in the wrong forum.

 

[HarleyRandom]

rechargeable batteries have bad stuff in them. SUPPOSEDLY alkaline (what moron still uses those?) batteries can only just 'be thrown away'.

Plus, this thread is in the wrong forum.

I didn't say I was throwing away rechargeable batteries.

I decided since I used the batteries in my TiVo remotes it was technically related.

 

[tim1724]

rechargeable batteries have bad stuff in them. SUPPOSEDLY alkaline (what moron still uses those?) batteries can only just 'be thrown away'.

That's illegal in California. All batteries qualify here as "household hazardous waste" which has to go to designated collection locations, not normal trash pickup.

 

[MikeekiM]

rechargeable batteries have bad stuff in them. SUPPOSEDLY alkaline (what moron still uses those?) batteries can only just 'be thrown away'.

Plus, this thread is in the wrong forum.

Wait...what? Aren't alkaline batteries the most commonly used batteries right now for AAA, AA, C and D sized batteries? These are the normal and common "copper top" batteries that Duracell makes and are sold in bulk at Costco Warehouses, right?

I think we still use these at work regularly...and I think I have a bunch of them in a utility drawer in the house... So I guess I'll raise my hand... I still use them...

 

[gigaquad]

Wait...what? Aren't alkaline batteries the most commonly used batteries right now for AAA, AA, C and D sized batteries? These are the normal and common "copper top" batteries that Duracell makes are are sold in bulk at Costco Warehouses, right?

I think we still use these at work regularly...and I think I have a bunch of them in a utility drawer in the house... So I guess I'll raise my hand... I still use them...

We all do.

 

[hapster85]

Wait...what? Aren't alkaline batteries the most commonly used batteries right now for AAA, AA, C and D sized batteries? These are the normal and common "copper top" batteries that Duracell makes are are sold in bulk at Costco Warehouses, right?

I think we still use these at work regularly...and I think I have a bunch of them in a utility drawer in the house... So I guess I'll raise my hand... I still use them...

Yes, alkaline batteries are still pretty ubiquitous. No idea what @mattack is talking about.

Tried the rechargable type AA and AAA about 10 years ago, but they seemed to wear out far quicker than advertised. They weren't cheap either, from Duracell and Eveready.

 

[wmcbrine]

My town has a collection site for alkalines. (A plastic tube in the foyer of a rec center a block from my house.) I take them there unless they're already leaking. Lithiums go to Batteries Plus, Lowes, or Best Buy, IIRC. (I haven't been since before Covid.)

 

[dianebrat]

The answer is easy, follow the regulations in ones city/town regarding the disposal of batteries.
What this has to do with being Tivo specific mystifies me, but then seeing where the discussion started, I'm not surprised.

 

[pfiagra]

Well, to be fair, Yahoo! Answers did just shut down.

 

[TKnight206]

If you do not have a local recycling center which accepts them (along with your old TV's and other electronics), many Home Depot, Lowes, and Staples stores have in-store drop-off recycling. Navigate Battery & Cellphone Dropoff Locations | Call2Recycle | United States to find other locations near you.

Yep. Hardware stores are a good bet that they may have battery recycling offered there, along with light bulbs.

To anyone who is wondering, this is definitely relevant. I use alkaline batteries in my TiVo remote. I dare not put lithium secondaries with a dummy battery in it due to the voltage being high. I also don't use NiMH batteries in remotes because the low voltage can be a pain since it can act like it's dead sometimes. I have yet to try special lithium secondaries with a buck converter to drop it down to 1.5v each. If something goes wrong with my TiVo remote, getting it replaced will be a $35 chore.

 

[Worf]

I just take them to a place that accepts batteries for recycling. My workplace has a battery recycling bin that takes all kinds from primary cells (alkalines, etc) to all rechargables.

For devices that last a long time on batteries, alkalines are fine - remote controls, clocks, etc. Rechargeable batteries are useless in these kind of things. For things that run out quickly, I use rechargeables. Like a radio or portable device - it lasts a couple of weeks so I just use a rechargeable in its place. Basically any device where I would be replacing batteries constantly or where I feel disappointed in battery life. Anything else where I can't remember when I changed them, alkalines are fine. Rechargeables may be expensive, but if you're changing them weekly, you make up the price really quickly.

 

[dlfl]

Proceed to the nearest landfill. Some folks use an overhead delivery. Others prefer underhand. Then there’s the sidearm. Your choice.

I can hear the gnashing of eco-nut teeth even now. Calm down — I take mine to Batteries Plus or whatever they call themselves now.

 

[Jonathan_S]

If you do not have a local recycling center which accepts them (along with your old TV's and other electronics), many Home Depot, Lowes, and Staples stores have in-store drop-off recycling. Navigate Battery & Cellphone Dropoff Locations | Call2Recycle | United States to find other locations near you.

Best Buy also has battery recycling drop-off bins at all their locations. The ones I've seen have them set up in the entrance 'airlock' area between the sets of automatic doors.

 

[gigaquad]

Proceed to the nearest landfill. Some folks use an overhead delivery. Others prefer underhand. Then there's the sidearm. Your choice.

I can hear the gnashing of eco-nut teeth even now. Calm down - I take mine to Batteries Plus or whatever they call themselves now.

 

[JoeKustra]

I really hope this doesn't make it to two pages.

 

[TKnight206]

I just take them to a place that accepts batteries for recycling. My workplace has a battery recycling bin that takes all kinds from primary cells (alkalines, etc) to all rechargables.

For devices that last a long time on batteries, alkalines are fine - remote controls, clocks, etc. Rechargeable batteries are useless in these kind of things. For things that run out quickly, I use rechargeables. Like a radio or portable device - it lasts a couple of weeks so I just use a rechargeable in its place. Basically any device where I would be replacing batteries constantly or where I feel disappointed in battery life. Anything else where I can't remember when I changed them, alkalines are fine. Rechargeables may be expensive, but if you're changing them weekly, you make up the price really quickly.

I have a Roku 3 with the gaming remote. I feel like that remote eats up batteries. I take the batteries out when I'm done for the day. I don't need the motion sensor eating batteries.

 

[KevTech]

Alkaline I just throw in the trash.
Rechargeable or button cell get recycled.