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Planning on gifting or giving any electronics or battery-operated gadgets this holiday season? Remember to dispose of old devices and batteries properly.
Batteries contain hazardous metals and corrosive materials that pose serious fire, health, and safety threats when improperly discarded. Batteries are considered hazardous waste in California and should NEVER be placed in a trash or recycling bin. Luckily, proper battery recycling is easy in Santa Barbara County!