How to dispose of your dead batteries the right way

People rely on batteries to power everything from their remote control to their toothbrush, but it isn't always clear what to do with those batteries when they die.

Consumer Reports offers a handy guide to help you do right by the environment and the law.

In some places, it's illegal to throw batteries in the trash. So, whether it's your standard alkaline AA battery, a rechargeable cell phone battery, or the battery from your car, you should treat it with care by using safe storage and disposal methods.

In Texas, lead acid battery disposal in mixed municipal solid waste is prohibited.

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