how DO you stack up against Woodsy’s bracket?

But let’s keep the heat on the court, not in our homes. Lithium-ion batteries can spark dangerous fires, causing serious damage to you and your community.

Defense wins championships, and can protect your family too. Defend your home from battery fires.

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DRIBBLE, SHOOT, SCORE!

Just like the core foundations of basketball, all it takes is three simple steps to keep your family safe from dangerous battery fires. Follow our guide to safely dispose of your old household batteries:

THE TAPE TRICK:
Put clear Scotch or electrical tape over the terminals (the ends) of every battery. This simple act reduces the risk of a "trash-bin short circuit" by 95%. (Source: EPA/The Battery Network)

THE BAG METHOD:
Follow the "One Bag, One Battery" rule. Never let lithium batteries touch each other in a drawer. If they can’t touch, they can’t spark.

THE DROP-OFF LOCATOR:
Never place batteries in household trash or recycling bins. Use our tool to find your nearest battery drop-off location.

Box out the bin

Don’t put your batteries in recycling or waste!