Daylight Savings Time, observed in spring and summer months throughout most of the U.S. and much of the Northern Hemisphere, will end at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3, as the nation returns to Standard Time. Clocks must be turned back one hour on Sunday. The annual, twice-yearly time changes are also good reminders to check batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
Replacing batteries comes with the responsibility of disposing of the old batteries properly.
The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) reminds residents of the importance of proper battery disposal for the protection of the environment and residential well-being. Improper battery disposal can cause fires in trash cans, on trash trucks, and at the processing and transfer stations.
It is important to transport batteries safely when they are headed for disposal. DEP guidelines for proper battery disposal:
- Tape the ends of batteries with masking tape or another non-metallic tape.
- Place loose batteries individually into a plastic bag.
- Place taped of bagged batteries into a study container labeled batteries.
- Do not remove batteries from electronics.
- Do not mix small batteries with coins and keys in your pocket.
