Unless recycled, nickel-cadmium batteries are disposed of principally in resource recovery plants or landfills. These means of disposal allow for the possible release of nickel and cadmium to air or water.
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NiCad Batteries (power tools, camera, cell phones, computers, etc.) are recyclable. NiCad is considered a hazardous waste by the U.S. government, and should be brought to a recycling facility.