Batteries recycling
How to Recycle Nickel-Metal Hydride Batteries (NiMH)
Nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries, written NiMH or Ni-MH, used in digital cameras, cordless phones, rechargeable AA and AAA packs, hybrid-car battery packs, and many toys and tools. NiMH cells contain no cadmium but still need recycling rather than trash disposal so the nickel can be recovered.
Recyclable$0 (free to recycle; no payout)Updated Jun 2026
Quick answer
Yes. Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) rechargeable batteries are recyclable and should not go in the trash, since they contain recoverable nickel. Tape the terminals and drop them in a Call2Recycle box or a hardware or electronics store rechargeable-battery bin, where NiMH cells are accepted free.
- Recyclable
- Yes
- Typical value
- $0 (free to recycle; no payout)
- Donate / take-back
- Available
How to Prepare
- 1Discharge the battery in the device before removing it
- 2Tape both terminals with clear or electrical tape to prevent short circuits