Question

you work for a large company that has over 1,000 computers. each of these computers uses a wireless mouse and keyboard. therefore, your company goes through a lot of alkaline batteries. when these batteries can no longer power the intended device, you need to decide what to do with them. unless otherwise dictated by your local authorities, which of the following would be the easiest way to deal with these batteries?
they can be thrown in the trash.
they must be sent to hazardous waste collection.
they can be re - charged.
they must be stored onsite until they expire.

Explanation:

Alkaline batteries are non - hazardous waste. Throwing them in the trash is the easiest option among the given choices. Sending to hazardous waste collection is unnecessary for alkaline batteries. Recharging is not possible for standard alkaline batteries. Storing until expiration is not a practical or easy solution.

Answer:

They can be thrown in the trash.