DDR

FAQ: Can a damaged, defective, or recalled (DDR) lithium cell or battery be managed as universal waste?

FAQ: Can a damaged, defective, or recalled (DDR) lithium cell or battery be managed as universal waste?

A: Maybe. When discarded, most lithium-ion (secondary batteries) and lithium primary batteries in use today are likely to be hazardous waste due to ignitability and reactivity (D001 and D003, respectively). With the exception of households, the generator of a waste…