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discussion / Camera Traps  / 31 March 2021

Recommendations needed for recycling batteries in Mexico

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Hi everyone,

I am using a lot (~1500)  lithium AA batteries for my research based in Belize, but I haven't found any way to recycle these batteries either in Belize or in Guatemala. I think my best option is to ship these batteries to Mexico - does anyone have experience of battery recycling in Mexico or in Central America? I haven't yet located a facility that I can ship these batteries to.

Any ideas or advice would be greatly appreciated!



Anton Zhang
@Anton

10 May 2021 11:42am

Maybe the alkaline battery will be an option in the future, which is more environmental friendly.
pamelanarvaez
@pamelanarvaez

21 May 2021 6:08pm

I just did a quick search and it doesn't look like there's a place where you can ship them in Mexico. However, at least in Mexico City, there are a bunch of collection sites for old electronics and batteries (see below- sorry the link it's in Spanish).

https://www.dineroenimagen.com/hacker/estos-son-los-centros-autorizados-para-tirar-tus-pilas-usadas-en-cdmx/108084

I know you have a lot of batteries, but have you consider taking some back with you? That's what I've been doing with our empty batteries, bring them back from Madagascar to Canada.