Georgia Container Nickel Cadmium Batteries

Are nickel-cadmium batteries hazardous?

The Nickel-Cadmium cell or battery described by this Battery Information Sheet is a manufactured “article” and does not expose the user to hazardous chemicals when used in accordance with manufacturer specifications. 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY – the battery system is stable when handled and stored according to section 4

How do you pack a dry cell nickel cadmium battery?

These batteries must be recycled, and they do have special packing and shipping requirements. Dry cell nickel-cadmium batteries that are higher than 9-volt must be packed so that the terminals do not touch each other. You can put conductive caps on them, bag them individually, place non-conductive tape on them, or use the original packaging.

Are nickel cadmium batteries a universal waste?

Nickel-cadmium batteries are also generally considered universal waste. Disposing of these batteries in landfills can cause soil contamination and water pollution. This is why they require special packaging and disposal. Here are some of the packaging and shipping requirements for some of the most common batteries classified as universal waste.

Are nickel-cadmium batteries regulated by the EPA?

Spent nickel-cadmium batteries are regulated as universal waste by the EPA when recycled, however state and international regulations may vary. EnerSys supports preventative actions concerning ozone depletion in the atmosphere due to emissions of CFC's and other ozone depleting chemicals (ODC's), defined by the USEPA as Class I substances.