Just remember: alkaline batteries CANNOT be recycled. Throw them in the trash. Staples accepts rechargeable batteries but a lot of store managers neglect to train their employees about this, and the counter clerk takes whatever you give them. Problem is - Staples doesn't do its own recycling, they contract it out. The contracted company is not permitted by law to accept alkaline batteries, and they will fine Staples up to $100,000 per box even if the box has only ONE alkaline battery in it.
Every time the customer does this, and the employee neglects this, it drives prices up.
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