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New Lithium-ion Battery Disposal Law, Dispose of Properly at the Transfer Station

Posted on: July 8, 2025 - 2:50pm
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Lithium-ion Battery Disposal Law

Starting July 1, 2025 it is illegal to put rechargeable lithium-ion batteries in the trash!

They must be recycled through special battery collection programs and NEVER mixed with regular recyclables.

This new lithium-ion battery disposal ban has been added to the existing ban for lead acid batteries and electronic devices in RSA 149-M:27. We recommend sharing this information with residents or facility users.

What is the ban? What does it include?
Per RSA 149-M:27, lithium-ion batteries will be prohibited from disposal in New Hampshire’s landfills and incinerators to help reduce the risk of fires at solid waste facilities. The ban applies to everyone; residents and businesses.

Lithium-ion batteries can be found in many rechargeable electric devices: 
• Electric bikes and scooters
• Cordless power tools
• Lawncare equipment
• Portable devices (cell phones, laptops, tablets, wireless headphones, Bluetooth speakers)
Toys
• Personal care items (rechargeable toothbrushes, shavers, waterpicks.

The Newbury Transfer Station is a collection site, see attendant.