Battery Types

Lithium-ion (Li-ion)

Small dry cell batteries, sealed, rechargeable

Formats: Custom sizes in hard plastic case, small-cylinder, button cells

Common Uses: Cell phones, laptop computers, power tools, hybrid automobiles, video cameras, hand held electronics

Safety: Non-spillable, non-toxic.

Nickel-Cadmium (NiCd)

Small dry-cell batteries, sealed, rechargeable

Formats: AAA, AA, C, D, small-cylinder, poly-wrapped cell packs, custom sizes in hard plastic case

Common Uses: Cell phones, laptop computers, power tools, hand held electronics, toys.

Lead Acid Gel

Small to medium, dry-cell batteries, sealed, rechargeable

Formats: Rectangular, custom sizes in hard plastic case

Common Uses: Wheel chairs, scooters, golf carts, ride-on electric toys, boats, RVs, military aircraft, portable tools

Alkaline & Carbon Zinc

Small dry-cell batteries, sealed, non-rechargeable, zinc carbon batteries are labeled general purpose or heavy duty

Formats: AAA, AA, C, D, 9-volt, button cells

Common Uses: Cameras, toys, watches, handheld electronics.

Mercury

Description: Small dry-cell batteries, sealed, non-rechargeable

Formats: AA, 9-volt, small-cylinder, button cells, custom sizes

Common Uses: Cameras, medical devices.