In case you didn't know already, Aldi offers free battery recycling. A couple of things to note:
This program is designed for household batteries sizes only (AAA, AA, C, D and 9V). Provided the batteries are household sizes, any chemistry type (Alkaline, Super Heavy Duty, Lithium or Rechargeable) can be returned.
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The Battery Recycling Program is available for any battery brand.
i.e. even non-Aldi ones.
Thanks for the info!