NiCad Disposal

GaryK · Apr 19, 2001, 09:20 AM

As one who hates to waste, I hardly ever throw anything useable away, but I do have some old NiCad packs that don't cut it anymore and need to be discarded. I see notices on my newer packs that say "dispose of properly!" What exactly does that mean?

Who takes these things to their proper resting ground?

Gary

JeffD · Apr 19, 2001, 09:55 AM

Take them to your local Radio Shack. They should take them and recycle them for you. DO NOT JUST THROW THEM IN THE GARBAGE

GaryK · Apr 19, 2001, 01:38 PM

How about this for the most precise set of answers to a question. Gerald, I called the toll free number you listed and the recording said, "Radio Shack, Little River Shopping Center." Exactly 1.5 miles from my house.

Thanks, guys. You were both right on!

[This message has been edited by GaryK (edited 04-19-2001).]

Pierre Audette · Apr 19, 2001, 02:39 PM

I think there may be some legal obligation that anyone selling these chemically nasty little things have to take them back when they're of no use anymore. Seems logical, and applies to most lead-acid battery places that I know of too.

tim hooper · Apr 19, 2001, 04:54 PM

Gary,

Here in the UK, most of the Waste Disposal sites run by my local authority have, not only a bottle bank, used-oil bank, clothes bank, paper bank, etc., but a battery bank too.

Which of course is no earthly use to you at all. What triggered this post is my noticing your location- Annandale. Wasn't there a 70's song which mentioned the 'Wolverine up to Annandale'?

50 points and a gold star to anyone who can supply the song & artist!

tim

[This message has been edited by tim hooper (edited 04-19-2001).]

me11owman · Apr 19, 2001, 05:09 PM

Around here both R/Shack and Ace Hardware are dropoff sites....

SchiessCo · Apr 19, 2001, 05:17 PM

My Old School by Steely Dan

Pete

Gerald · Apr 20, 2001, 12:41 AM

I believe that most brand labelled NiCd cells have a toll-free telephone number you can call for help in disposal. 1-800-822-8837

The automated help-line can tell you where a nearby recycling drop-off location is based on your zip code.

tim hooper · Apr 20, 2001, 06:15 AM

Pete,

Shiny star to you, major dude!

Gary,

Many apologies for the digression; one of those late night things.....

tim

jeezeypeeps · Jun 27, 2004, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GaryK

I....have some old NiCad packs that don't cut it anymore ....
Who takes these things to their proper resting ground?

Gary

e-bay

(only joking!)

tim hooper · Jun 27, 2004, 05:22 PM

It's very scary when a 3-year old thread climbs out from it's pit............

tim

jeezeypeeps · Jun 27, 2004, 05:36 PM

But strangely, you still look just the same Tim

BuzzBomber · Jun 28, 2004, 11:26 AM

Quote:

It's very scary when a 3-year old thread climbs out from it's pit............

Yeah, Tim, but wouldn't it make a great movie? I can see the catchy title now: Return of the Living Thread!

Matthew Allen · Jun 28, 2004, 11:51 AM

Seriously - how the heck do you find this stuff?

More to the point - why?

Matthew

jeezeypeeps · Jun 28, 2004, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcba

Seriously - how the heck do you find this stuff?

How? Actually I was reading another thread and I wanted to leave the RCgroups site and go somewhere else. I have honed my touch typing skills to such a level high of expertise that I can type without looking at the keyboard, or the screen

. I typed what I thought was www.aircraft-world.com, but when I looked up, this thread was staring me in the face.

I have no idea how it happened, and I'm beginning to wish it hadn't

Apr 19, 2001, 09:20 AM	#1
GaryK Registered User Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Pinehurst, NC Posts: 769	NiCad Disposal As one who hates to waste, I hardly ever throw anything useable away, but I do have some old NiCad packs that don't cut it anymore and need to be discarded. I see notices on my newer packs that say "dispose of properly!" What exactly does that mean? Who takes these things to their proper resting ground? Gary

Apr 19, 2001, 09:55 AM	#2
JeffD Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,075	Take them to your local Radio Shack. They should take them and recycle them for you. DO NOT JUST THROW THEM IN THE GARBAGE

Apr 19, 2001, 01:38 PM	#3
GaryK Registered User Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Pinehurst, NC Posts: 769	How about this for the most precise set of answers to a question. Gerald, I called the toll free number you listed and the recording said, "Radio Shack, Little River Shopping Center." Exactly 1.5 miles from my house. Thanks, guys. You were both right on! [This message has been edited by GaryK (edited 04-19-2001).]

Apr 19, 2001, 02:39 PM	#4
Pierre Audette RPV builder & operator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Gatineau, Quebec, Canada Posts: 2,274	I think there may be some legal obligation that anyone selling these chemically nasty little things have to take them back when they're of no use anymore. Seems logical, and applies to most lead-acid battery places that I know of too.

Apr 19, 2001, 04:54 PM	#5
tim hooper Single-task at best... Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Telford, UK Posts: 6,885	Gary, Here in the UK, most of the Waste Disposal sites run by my local authority have, not only a bottle bank, used-oil bank, clothes bank, paper bank, etc., but a battery bank too. Which of course is no earthly use to you at all. What triggered this post is my noticing your location- Annandale. Wasn't there a 70's song which mentioned the 'Wolverine up to Annandale'? 50 points and a gold star to anyone who can supply the song & artist! tim [This message has been edited by tim hooper (edited 04-19-2001).]

Apr 19, 2001, 05:09 PM	#6
me11owman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Tucson, AZ, USA Posts: 780	Around here both R/Shack and Ace Hardware are dropoff sites....

Apr 19, 2001, 05:17 PM	#7
SchiessCo Go Orange Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: North Hills Posts: 6,025	My Old School by Steely Dan Pete

Apr 20, 2001, 12:41 AM	#8
Gerald Φ Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 3,123	I believe that most brand labelled NiCd cells have a toll-free telephone number you can call for help in disposal. 1-800-822-8837 The automated help-line can tell you where a nearby recycling drop-off location is based on your zip code.

Apr 20, 2001, 06:15 AM	#9
tim hooper Single-task at best... Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Telford, UK Posts: 6,885	Pete, Shiny star to you, major dude! Gary, Many apologies for the digression; one of those late night things..... tim

Jun 27, 2004, 05:22 PM	#11
tim hooper Single-task at best... Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Telford, UK Posts: 6,885	It's very scary when a 3-year old thread climbs out from it's pit............ tim

Jun 27, 2004, 05:36 PM	#12
jeezeypeeps Volts times Amps = Wot? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Glenrothes, Scotland Posts: 265	But strangely, you still look just the same Tim

Jun 28, 2004, 11:51 AM	#14
Matthew Allen Formerly of mcba fame Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Luxembourg Posts: 3,007	Seriously - how the heck do you find this stuff? More to the point - why? Matthew