How To Dispose Of A Lithium Polymer Battery. If any LiPo cell in the pack has been physically damaged resulting in a swollen cell split or tear in a cells foil covering do NOT discharge the battery. For safety reasons its best that LiPo cells be fully discharged before disposal however if physically damaged it is NOT recommended to discharge LiPo cells before.
Place a 10 cm layer of dry sand for lithium-ion or vermiculite for other battery types at the bottom. Any rechargeable battery that weighs up to 11 pounds and is under 300 watt hours is accepted. Dispose of a Li-Po Battery.
Using Salt Water to discharge your Lithium Polymer battery.
Homemade battery disposal The first task is to drain the battery to 0V as Lithium polymer batteries are safe if carrying no voltage then you need to ensure no more charge can build up the following will guide you through it. Any rechargeable battery that weighs up to 11 pounds and is under 300 watt hours is accepted. Some collection sites only collect certain types of batteries so check to make. For safety reasons its best that LiPo cells be fully discharged before disposal however if physically damaged it is NOT recommended to discharge LiPo cells before.
