Question

question 60 of 73
your company has a plan in place to upgrade each employee’s laptop computer to a newer model every three years. as a result, you often have old laptop batteries.
unless otherwise dictated by your local authorities, which of the following is the best way to deal with these types of batteries?
☐ they must be recycled.
☐ they must be stored on-site until their expiry.
☐ they can be thrown in the trash.
☐ they can be exchanged.

Explanation:

Old laptop batteries contain hazardous materials like heavy metals (e.g., lead, cadmium) and chemicals that can harm the environment if disposed of improperly (like throwing in trash or storing indefinitely). Recycling is the best practice as it allows for proper handling of these materials, extracting usable components and preventing environmental pollution. Storing them isn't a solution, throwing in trash is illegal and harmful, and recharging old, worn - out laptop batteries (which are likely at the end of their life cycle) isn't a viable long - term or safe solution for disposal.

Answer:

A. They must be recycled.