Zihuatanejo-Ixtapa Message Board - Disposal of used batteries

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ZihuaRob — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 02:58:33 +0000

Is there a place to safely dispose of used hearing aid batteries? I know Capaz has a container for AA/AAA batteries but don’t recall seeing hearing aid batteries in the container.

I forgot that CAPAZ also accepts used batteries for proper disposal. They also accept used domestic oil.

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Decorah — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 21:17:56 +0000

Thank you all for your replies.
Looking for safe disposal in Zihuatanejo/Ixtapa area only

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bob/medhat — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 18:50:55 +0000

At Home Depots here in Alberta.

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Quadra Paul — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 18:39:41 +0000

I just take them back to my Hearing Aid provider and they recycle them. Way better than putting them in a landfill!

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Skink — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 01:34:58 +0000

You're correct Paul..they are accepted for recycling, at least in BC. My wife used to work at Kelowna Regional District (waste reduction) and she set up the program.

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Quadra Paul — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 03:40:53 +0000

It's my understanding they are recycled in Canada

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Dougschuler — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 01:02:33 +0000

I tried to recycle mine in the States and have been told that hearing aid batteries can’t be recycled and landfill is only thing available

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Decorah — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 20:45:40 +0000

Gracias. I was going to check there this next Saturday.

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ZihuaRob — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 20:02:41 +0000

Is there a place to safely dispose of used hearing aid batteries? I know Capaz has a container for AA/AAA batteries but don’t recall seeing hearing aid batteries in the container.

The Bomberos are supposed to receive used batteries, and I believe someone also receives them at the Saturday morning Eco-Tianguis "Sanka" across the street from the museum.

Disposal of used batteries

Decorah — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 19:42:08 +0000

Is there a place to safely dispose of used hearing aid batteries? I know Capaz has a container for AA/AAA batteries but don’t recall seeing hearing aid batteries in the container.