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LITHIUM ION (Li-ion) Shipping
Regulations:
The U.S. DOT enacted new regulations in 2008 that apply
to shipments containing Lithium ion batteries. Whenever
possible, Lithium ion batteries should be sorted from
other rechargeable batteries.
Shipment of a non-Call2Recycle container of Lithium
ion batteries for recycling must adhere to the following
requirements, in addition to the safety requirements
listed on the opposite side:
Each individual rechargeable battery, or cell phone with
battery, must be placed into a separate bag (or terminals
taped) to ensure safe storage and shipping;
Package must be marked "CONTAINS LITHIUM
ION BATTERIES – FORBIDDEN FOR TRANSPORT
ABOARD AIRCRAFT AND VESSEL." Lettering must be
at least 0.25 inches in height;
Package also must be marked: "DO NOT DAMAGE OR
MISHANDLE PACKAGE – IF PACKAGE IS DAMAGED,
BATTERIES MUST BE QUARANTINED, INSPECTED
AND REPACKAGED";
Shipping document (e.g., BOL) must indicate package
contains lithium batteries and package must be
quarantined, inspected and repackaged if damaged; and
Package may not exceed 30 kg (66 pounds)
A package containing Lithium ion batteries with a gross
weight of more than 30 kg (66 pounds) must be shipped
as a fully-regulated Class 9 hazardous material and
marked "LITHIUM BATTERY, UN 3090" and carry the
Class 9 Miscellaneous hazard label. Batteries must be
protected from short circuits and placed in strong outer
packaging or UN specification packaging. Shipments
also must be accompanied by a hazardous materials
shipping paper. Shippers must be trained in accordance
with the U.S. hazardous materials regulations.
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Approved Battery Recycling Location:
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products whenever feasible. Recycling regulations
and methods vary within North America and
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or company. Consumers that wish to recycle
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do so according to your local, state and federal regulations.
Recycling resources for the United States can be found at
the US EPA web site at the following link:
http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/non-hw/muncpl/recycle.htm
If you wish to recycle batteries please use the above
link and or contact your local RBRC recycling center.
If additional information is needed please contact the
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When recycling batteries you must include a bill of lading
in order to comply with all applicable state and federal
requirements, or the recycling center may be forced to
return the shipment at your expense. If you have any
questions, please contact the recycling center directly.
The EPA certified RBRC Recycling Seal indicates
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in a program to recycle these batteries at the end of
SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR BATTERY COLLECTION
• Used batteries may have a significant residual charge. It
is important that they are prevented form short-circuiting.
This can be done by placing the batteries separately in
plastic bags or by placing non-conductive tape over the
battery terminals.
• While these batteries are normally safe to handle, they do
contain caustic materials that may have "vented" due to
misuse during the life of the battery. If the battery appears
to be "dirty" or have a white "film-like" substance around
the terminal, exercise caution when handling the battery.
Do not touch the dirty area. Wash your hands with soap
and water if they feel itchy, and avoid touching your eyes,
nose mouth.
• Do not attempt to discharge the battery by short-circuiting
the terminals, consult your battery supplier for proper
instructions on discharging batteries.
• Do not bite, or place the battery in your mouth or nose.
• Do not place wet batteries in a plastic bag. The trapped
moisture will cause the battery to rust.
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products in the North America are asked to
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their useful life. The RBRC program
provides a convenient alternative to
placing batteries into the trash, which
may be illegal in your area. Please call
1-800-8-BATTERY for more information.
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to preserving our environment and
conserving natural resources.
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is committed
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