Old phones, batteries and e-waste
Safe to keep at home, safe to hand over.
Safety4 steps
Steps
Step 1 of 4
Keep them in one dry box
Away from the stove, water and sunlight, and out of children's reach.
Step 2 of 4
Tape the battery ends
Put tape over the metal ends so they can't spark.
Step 3 of 4
Don't press a swollen battery
A puffed-up battery can catch fire. Keep it on its own in a metal tin and tell the kabadiwala.
Step 4 of 4
Hand gadgets over whole
Don't break phones or take out parts. Say it's e-waste when you book.
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