While you can put "household" alkaline batteries in the trash, it is DANGEROUS and ILLEGAL to dispose of all rechargeable and most single-use batteries with trash or recycling. Batteries can catch fire and even explode. Improper disposal can lead to serious property damage, injury, and even death. . As the nation's leading nonprofit battery recycling program, Call2Recycle makes it easy for everyone to do the right thing. Use our locator to find a drop-off spot near you and recycle with confidence Check the battery recycling laws in your area. Call2Recycle's number one priority remains its. . The New York State Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services will never call you asking for personal information. Do not share your personal information. This guide will review how to dispose of batteries and covers how to recycle batteries. This includes batteries from laptops, cell phones, and digital cameras. If you need to get rid of rechargeable batteries, you can: All stores in New York State that sell rechargeable. .