Once that old laptop or printer stops working, you need to get rid of it. However, that can be easier said than done. Throwing it in the trash will only lead to more items that could be recycled ...

Columbus, Ohio--We all probably have a handful of batteries laying around the house and some of them could probably be thrown away. The Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) said you should ...

DEAR READERS: We use batteries in many products, but how often are they recycled? Check with the your local garbage agency, company or recycling center to find out where to dispose of old batteries.

If you're a student anywhere between grade school and grad school, your laptop is like an appendage. It's an on-the-go, always-on schoolwork and entertainment center. It gets stuffed into your bag in ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Batteries power all kinds of things from our TV remote to flashlights to toys. But before you buy a fresh batch, Consumer Reports has dug into why and when to use rechargeable ...

Recycling old laptop and cell phone batteries will get a bit easier this Earth Day. Redwood Materials and Volkswagen Group will start rolling out collection bins for old batteries starting on April 22 ...

Call2Recycle has announced a 6.9 percent increase in overall battery collections last year. The increase was driven by a push by major retailers, municipalities and communities with a strong presence ...