What to do with Batteries

Renewable energy has become more and more important in recent years as oil prices continue to increase. Yet many people still throw the most portable form of energy – batteries – in the garbage once they’re dead.

Most batteries are recyclable. Little Hoppers accepts household batteries at its drop-off location in Sturgeon Bay for a small fee, based on weight. Going Garbage also accepts most household batteries at its drop-off location in Sister Bay. Both locations also accept car and truck batteries. Little Hoppers actually pays out for them, while Going charges $10 per 100 lb. for handling, except in Liberty Grove, where a local government program covers the charge. Finally, Going also accepts most computer batteries, and Little Hoppers accepts computer backup battery systems (aka uninterrupted power systems, or UPS) for a $5 charge.