I tried searching the topic and didn’t really see anything regarding lithium batteries specifically. Has anyone had a lithium/LiFePO4 ice fishing battery go bad on them that they had to dispose of? What is the proper method for this?
Your location might help in helping you. Our county Recycle Zone in Dakota County MN accepts Lithium batteries.
I am in Eau Claire, WI
It looks like Home Depot recycles them:
The types of rechargeable batteries in use include lithium-ion and nickel-cadmium batteries. Other types are nickel-metal hydride, nickel-zinc and small sealed lead batteries. The toxic metals used in these batteries can hurt the environment if thrown away.
Rechargeable 9-volt batteries, AA and AAA batteries and D cells for household use look like alkaline batteries. But they can be reused with compatible plug-in chargers. Rechargeable batteries can be recycled. Look for the battery recycling seals on rechargeable batteries.
Recycling companies dispose of the components of rechargeable batteries properly. The metals and chemicals don’t end up in streams and landfills.
The Home Depot has partnered with Call2Recycle, a nonprofit battery recycling program. Rechargeable batteries can be dropped off in Call2Recycle bins at the store. Any rechargeable battery that weighs up to 11 pounds and is under 300 watt hours is accepted. There’s no charge for recycling.
Many local districts host collection events for residents to drop off batteries.
Some battery manufacturers and recycling facilities have mail-in programs. Before mailing batteries, be sure to follow postal shipping precautions.
If its newer and from a reputable company I’d contact them first before tossing. Sometimes the BMS needs to be “reset”.
As far as disposing, let me google that for you.
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I probably should have started there 
. In my head with it being lithium I thought it would be trickier and was looking for advice from someone that had disposed of one before.
It’s a Norsk battery. They are sending me a new one. Asked them if they wanted the faulty one back (hoping they would say yes so I could get rid of it), but they said no.
I probably should have started there
It’s a Norsk battery. They are sending me a new one. Asked them if they wanted the faulty one back (hoping they would say yes so I could get rid of it), but they said no.
Good deal for you, and good service! If it is the BMS look up how to reset/jump it. might fix it? BUT since they are sending a new one I’m guessing this isn’t the issue – the company usually will walk through this when troubleshooting.
My son works at our local Ace Hardware and they take Lithium Batteries – at least in my town’s location. I’ve had him take several of my 18V tool batteries that have expired.
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