Battery Recycling & Safe Packaging
Protecting your business and the environment
SEAM recycles a wide range of batteries for businesses in Sioux Falls and across the region, including alkaline, lead, lead-acid, lithium-ion, mercury, NiCd, NiMh, and more.
Improperly handled batteries can cause fires, leaks, or even explosions. That’s why safe storage and packaging are required before batteries can be transported or recycled.
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Safey Tips & Guides
Safe Storage
Batteries—especially rechargeable ones—require careful handling:
1. Always tape terminals with non-conductive tape to prevent sparks.
2. Keep lithium batteries separate in plastic bags or non-conductive containers (like a plastic bucket or cardboard box).
3. Never store batteries in conductive containers like metal.
Packaging for Recycling
When shipping or recycling loose batteries, you must follow U.S. DOT requirements to prevent fires or explosions during transport.
- Tape or cap all exposed terminals.
- Separate lithium batteries from other chemistries.
- Use non-conductive packaging (plastic or cardboard).
- Never mix damaged batteries with intact ones.
Step-by-Step Guides
SEAM provides easy-to-follow battery packaging guides so your team can stay safe and compliant.
Digital files are free to download, and SEAM customers can request full-size printed posters for quick reference in storage areas.