Batteries disposal in Rhode Island
What Rhode Island says to do with batteries, read off Rhode Island DEM's own page on 2026-08-19.
Rhode Island DEM says single-use alkaline and carbon-zinc batteries are not household hazardous waste and are safe for disposal in the trash, but rechargeable batteries should be brought to an Eco-Depot collection. Read from Rhode Island DEM · checked 2026-08-19
To prevent fires from lithium-ion batteries, tape battery terminals and/or place batteries in separate plastic bags and never put these batteries in household garbage or recycling bins (US EPA).
Where to take it
Your county program is listed in Rhode Island DEM's county program directory.
The program is Eco-Depot (Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation household hazardous waste program).
Counties differ — verify with your local program.
All 50 states: Can you throw away batteries? — the federal baseline, what happens to it, and every state's rule with the page it was read from.