Only household Ni-Cd batteries will be accepted for recycling. Therefore, it is recommended that batteries be collected at a location that is monitored and the contents double checked for non Ni-Cd batteries beforepackaging and shipping. Make sure the bucket is marked with the date when it was first used for Ni-Cd battery collection. It is a violation of the federal Universal Waste Rule to store used Ni-Cd batteries on site for more than one year. Provide Safe Ni-Cd battery storage.
Problems can arise when batteries are exposed to the environment.
Collection buckets should be stored inside a cool, dry place away from flammable materials. Ship Ni-Cd batteries in buckets to recyclers. A Ni-Cd battery collection bucket is ready to be shipped for recycling once it is full or after batteries have been stored in the bucket for one year. Refer to this check list before shipping. Double check and sort the contents of the bucket to ensure only Ni-Cd batteries are being shipped.