I've been collecting spent batteries in a coffee cup on my counter for a few weeks now. I've made the switch to rechargeables, and as if my batteries-in-use knew the jig was up, they all seemed to conk out at once. The outdoor sensor for my weather station, the indoor station, the TV remote...they were dropping like flies. I also had two spent ink jet printer cartridges that I moved around from place to place in my office. I knew not to drop them in the trash, but... surely I can't throw these in the blue recycling bin!
I knew Home D collected spent CFL lightbulbs - I googled "recycle batteries" to quickly check if they took these other things as well. Up came Best Buy first. Since they're really close, I popped over today. Even before I entered the store, I saw their recycling bins with big signs: batteries, ink jet cartridges, and cell phones. Easy being green...
Their website states that they also accept other small appliances and electric cords. I have small tangle of orphan cords outside in the garage. Once I unearth that, those will go too! I expect I'll actually have to enter the store for that task!
