Are You Disposing Your RC Lipo Batteries Correctly? 90% of People Are Doing It Wrong - TheRcSaylors

Are you disposing of your lipo batteries correctly? 90% of people are doing it wrong! Well maybe not that many people, but you will be surprised of the things we have seen people do with their bad lipo batteries. In this video, we hope to shed some light on the safest way to dispose of your lipo batteries.
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[@TheRcSaylors]

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[@calvarycustoms6681]

TheRcSaylors I don’t want to cross-promote another channel, but I hope you won’t mind me suggesting that anyone who thinks incinerating or piercing/puncturing a LiPo is a good idea, they should watch FliteTest’s video on a LiPo EXPLOSION. 💥 😯

[@rexanator6196]

www.amazon.com/Fireproof-Exclusive-Insulation-Explosionproof-210%C3%97160%C3%97130mm/dp/B07H3MRFN7/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=aocyan&qid=1600263750&sr=8-1 I recommend this over the CoolCase or any others which had customers complaining about the safety. The Aocyan bag's side port flap enables you to completely close zipper, others don’t. This is probably the best and safest!

[@alanhafer828]

When I first got back into the Rc hobby after watching your KZbin videos , first I bought the Venom pro duo charger , a pack of 5 lipo alarm/checker and lipo bag ! BEST ADVICE YOU GAVE ME ! I'm so grateful for you taking the time to make a video specifically about LIPO RECLYING!!! Thank you!!! Once again a great video from the Rcsaylors!!!!👍👍👍👍👍❤

[@derjoh1986]

Nate FINALLY share how to properly dispose your batteries: 9:55

[@TheRcSaylors]

My RC brother, this is an educational video, not a quick Google search. We were hoping to teach more than one thing here, possibly saving someone a lot of headache down the road. Please understand there a lot of reasons why this could happen to your battery. Are you here just to be negative? If so, I'm not about that and have a Very Low tolerance for this in our hobby. It is Very Toxic. If I have misinterpreted what you are saying, then I do apologize and hope you have an awesome RC day! 👍⚓😃

[@nunodias3331]

You can cut the wires of the batteries and re-use them later on

[@mssippijim]

I've done this but if you do, make sure you insulate the wires well so they can't short on something and cause a fire.

[@ssranon]

That's a great suggestion to retain the wires for future use. For other folks reading this, if the battery still has a charge then make sure you cut one wire at a time, or else the wires will short across the cutters and you could cause a lipo fire.

[@RCRitterFPV]

@@mssippijim cut them at different lengths. much harder to short

[@MaksimBurnin]

@@mssippijim Nah, if you have to insulate your wires, you have not discharged it well enough. Discharge it to lowest possible voltage with your hobby charger, then connect to a 12v automotive bulb. Monitor the temp. Once it is near zero voltage, cut the wires and twist them all together, use tape to insure they stay shorted. Check the temp again. Dispose.

[@wysiwygbebe]

Good advice but you can also put a few cups of salt in a bucket and add a gallon of water. Mix it well and soak the batteries for a few days. Then toss them.

[@ShibumiCigar]

I think Best Buy has recycling.

[@joeyjusta4730]

I absolutely love your channel. I'm not a family type person, I smoke a lot and cuss constantly, but there is something about your personalities that I click with.

[@musk-eteer9898]

only you can change yourself, knowing is half way there.

[@PopExpo]

Opposites attract.

[@rstcologne]

I know this is an older video. Nevertheless, this might be interesting for some. I usually fully discharge the batteries with a programmable load and then short them. You can short them with a suitable resistor. Ohm‘s law will help you pick the right one based on remaining voltage and resistor watt rating. This way, there is no energy left in them when I store them until I do a run to the recycling place. Makes storing and handling the batteries much safer especially if cells are off. Never leave the packs unattended while discharging and do it in a place where not much will happen should they misbehave during discharge.

[@Shortsircut1]

All Lowes stores have a battery recycling box, I would imaging Home Depot has them too but I don't know for sure.

[@mssippijim]

I've seen bins that didn't accept lipos, but Lowe's apparently is ok with them. They also provide individual bags for each battery to be put in.

[@jcfpv3454]

Thanks

[@DonDegidio]

Hi Nate, Abby, and Amelia, I take my old batteries to a local Batteries Plus and Bulbs store. They accept LiPo batteries for disposal.

[@TheRcSaylors]

That is a really awesome tip for anyone checking the comments section. Thanks for sharing 👍⚓😃

[@Screamin_Creedmoor]

A National Brand “Batteries Plus Bulbs” will take all types of batteries and recycle free. That’s where I send all my RC (LiPo) and even standard alkaline batteries. Good folks!

[@perkyplanesrc9363]

I always hook up a standard automotive lightbulb up to mine to discharge it as much as possible before disposing/recycling.

[@BigAlFPV17]

Great tips!! If I ever get lipos that are bad, I'll use what they call a Lipo Killer to completely drain it & take it to a recycling center that will take them

[@billzkustomz]

You can cut the leads off at different lengths and let them sit in salt water.. It will kill the lipo for good

[@jonwarren7108]

This is most definitely my favorite rc KZbin channel on the planet! When I get home from work every day, I check KZbin to see if yall have uploaded another video. That's the first thing I do! I love everything all 4 of you do! Keep up this amazing family friendly content! Thank you!!

[@TheRcSaylors]

Thanks Jon! We appreciate your kind words and continued support of our channel! It’s great to have you here as part of our RC family!

[@TheTootie52]

WHOA!! So good to know!! I knew a little, but NOW I'm thinking I might need to buy more fire extinguishers for quick peace of mind!! I'll be real busy tomorrow checking a lot of batts!!Thanks Saylors for the concise information!! 💟👍😘

[@steverc8]

Best place to store them is in the wine fridge, 50 degrees. The only problem is there is less room for Cabernet Sauvignons and Bordeauxs. So, in the future, don't drop them in the neighbors trash can? Okay, gotcha! JK, my LHS will take them, no charge. 😎

[@joelspangler]

Good educational video - Super happy that you decided to post this. A similar version of proper charging and storage of lipos would also be great. I usually take mine to Lowes or Home depot as they have bins for rechargeable bats - I'd imagine they know what they're doing as many tools use LiIon bateries

[@RobertBlow]

I have a, lipo destroyer which totally flattens them to make them safe before disposal supposedly. What are your thoughts on those devices?

[@cloudsplitter24]

Lipo killers are helpful to use before taking to a disposal location.

[@chadpollman7970]

I wonder how many people gave up on the idea of recycling when the only places they could find charged not-insignificant fees to accept the batteries. Seems like there are more free drop-off locations these days, but first impressions can be lasting... If possible, it might be a good idea to discharge the battery as much as possible before recycling it. LiPo killers can be handy for that. The less stored energy the pack has, theoretically the less danger it poses.

[@vladimirlopez7840]

If you completely discharge your lipo it is completely safe to throw it in the trash. Mix a salt water bath and drop your pack in it. Check your voltage some time later if it reads 0.0 you are fine.

[@kkuenzel56]

It's discouraging when your local Batteries +Plus store charges you by the pound to recycle batteries. That just promotes people to toss them in the trash.

[@pauldoroff6973]

Try a hobby store or radio shack or possibly best buy or other electronics store. Recycling them should be free

[@kkuenzel56]

@@pauldoroff6973 Fortunately my employer recycles batteries and electronics. Radio Shack is long gone and my local hobby shop which now sells Radio Shack stuff is a franchise owned and would have to pay to recycle batteries.

[@pauldoroff6973]

@@kkuenzel56 nice, didn't know about r/s bummer I liked that place, I used to work for 2 different battery pack mfgs

[@anthonytyrrell7291]

Just drop them off at their front doorstep before they open on your way to work

[@GeoThaDude]

@@SolRC companies that sell something dangerous should be responsible for supplying ways for customers to dispose of said dangerous equipment at no further cost to the customer. Hobby stores and specialty battery stores, like Batteries+Bulbs, should take dead/broken lipos without any kind of hassle. In turn, the manufacturers of the batteries should have another system set up with the retailers to return said batteries so the manufacturer can recycle them.

[@musk-eteer9898]

thanx I will try to be more lipo conscious when time come to disposal/recycle.

[@telephony]

I had two of those LiPo alarms but they're still in Shelton WA. while I'm in Fresno CA. :-O My LiPo batteries tend to become stolen or lost well before they require disposal. :-/

[@wendyon4517]

You are lucky to be able to drop off batteries that still have charge and just forget about them. I don't have a battery place to bring them to as is. I use a resistor discharger to bring batteries down to zero volts. It is only THEN that they are safe for disposal, even in an unmonitored Staples type battery recycling box as people are commenting. People chucking puffed or damaged batteries that still have charge in them into battery recycling boxes is just passing on the potential dangers. Battery recycling boxes don't have LiPo safety bags and are unmonitored.

[@TheRcSaylors]

It would be smart if those battery recycling boxes did have a liner inside of them. Have you looked into a Best Buy option? Apparently many people are saying they will take them. At least you do take the time to discharge them fully. Thumbs up for that 👍⚓😃

[@wendyon4517]

@@TheRcSaylors I'm actually in rural Japan so that's a no on Best Buy :) . I order all of my RC things. The local town office has a recycle bin for various batteries so I'd feel safe placing my completely drained batteries there.

[@joerutkowsky3261]

Our local land fill place has its own battery drop off. All towns should have that.

[@TheRcSaylors]

That is really nice! Wish we had that option too! 👍😁😎⚓

[@camrowdrone6497]

A bucket of salt water ,and I save the connections for future use👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@lleemon]

Doesn't that leave exposed wire? Do you tape the ends? I was also thinking of cutting the wire to be re-used later.

[@camrowdrone6497]

Lee Marshall cut wire one at a time safety

[@mrb2917]

do a little research, this is an old myth and not the best way to deal with old lipos, at all

[@Moioiland]

HobbyTown USA does NOT recycle LIPOs. Batteries + Bulbs does but they charge you $1 per pound. They certainly don't make it easy to do the right thing (but it's worth doing it anyway).

[@mountaindewdude76]

well done, Nate and Abby! We have a "Batteries Plus" store that I take my retired lipo's to. It's just the right thing to do... Take care!

[@bloodiamondeyes]

Glad I watched this video, someone told me to drive a nail through my batteries. I didn’t do it because frankly I rather not take that risk. But glad there was a better solution.

[@nomusicrc]

This is what I do for my local hobby shop people bring in old batteries and buy new ones and I take the old ones to Lowe’s Home Depot or worst buy for free recycling

[@kts8806]

I’m one of the silly ones. I still use Nimh, so far in my crawler they work great!

[@fredrickfletcher2823]

Thanks, that was very informative

[@ssranon]

Drop 'em off next time you're going to Best Buy, they will recycle them for free (along with a lot of other old electronic stuff). Just take it to the customer service counter and say you'd like to recycle them.

[@TheRcSaylors]

That is very good to know 😄👍⚓😎

[@martinleiser3872]

In Germany dead batteries of all kinds have to be collected and recycled. There are special collection bins, and every dealer has to collect and return them.

[@TheNicholas911]

Is it safe to have them laying around in the correct temperature or should you Dispose of them right

[@danielbennettii2508]

First puffed battery found. Thanks RC Saylors.

[@Josh-py2in]

Lipo bags are ok, but they don't do much. If one of those batteries caught on fire in that bag while in your house, they entire house would burn down. Do yourself a favor and buy a small all metal tool box and line it with Hardi board from home Depot and make a few small holes in it.

[@bradreed8677]

I was at Lowe's the other day and seen they have a recycling center. Rechargable Batteries, florescent light bulbs, etc.

[@IanFlyinGremlinRCNZ]

Yep as usual Nate and Abby have some great advice, Not only do we get great RC reviews, but saftey messages as well...I must check over here who recycles batteries, Oh and those lipo alarms I have four of those and use them often and also a straight battery tester

[@jamesmarler3939]

Oops I threw a couple away a while back but now I know not to, I have some batteries that are swelling so Should I get rid of them?

[@scottfirman]

I had a lipo battery for my Apprentice that worked just fine for 3 years. It was slighly puffed and eventually uninflated. I had discharged it once and thats what happends. As long as the battery charges ok, I dont see an issue. I keep ALL my Lipos in an Ammo can. If a fire is going to happen, its best if its in an ammo can.

[@chadpollman7970]

Interesting - I’ve never heard of one “de-puffing” before. ☺️ Generally, yes, it is a good idea to retire and recycle batteries that have puffed noticeably. There’s a reason it puffed, and pretty much zero chance of that reason being a good thing. At a minimum, keep a very attentive eye on a slightly puffy battery and stop using it if its condition continues to deteriorate. It’s cheaper to replace a LiPo than to replace it plus whatever used to surround it... 🔥😬

[@scottfirman]

@@chadpollman7970 Yes, they will eventually degass. There is no way the material used is 100% leak proof over time. I think taking a battery pack apart for its good cells can go south pretty quick. If the cells are glued together like most are now, you would only damage the good cells trying to separate them. I dont even bother. I had a lipo for my Apprentice puff slighly, over time, it got baggy. I removed the outer jacket to see what was going on( that was my first lipo pack ever). I continued to charge it and it was only a few milliamps difference in total charge, not enough to throw it out. I tried balance charging it every time but it would never come up to a full charge , meaning the other cells would have to drop down to balance the whole pack. It worked for 3 years just fine till this spring when I noticed that cell had dropped off quite a bit. That was the end of that.

[@jamesmarler3939]

Thanks for the info 👍

[@toddlisby1018]

Should I worry about if I get water inside a lipo battery pack? What about when it's in a hard case? If I should worry how do you get the water out?

[@melmyrtle5765]

I take all batteries to my local recycle facility located at our local landfill. Our trash etc trucks all have cameras . Do not dump a lipo in the trash you will be fined . Even taking a load to the dump has to be totally separated so all that can goes to green waste and recycling.they can and will make you separate everything.

[@desertdronepilot]

Thank you so much now I know how to dispose a lipo battery correctly:)

[@doboy861]

Nate and Abby! That's great information for all in the hobby, it's fun to watch and enjoy the hobby but we all must do the right thing for the hobby and for ourselves. No one would like to get a call that a family member was in the hospital or worse. Due to not being safe. Great video!

[@jackiewang7725]

If you must throw lipo batteries to a garbage can, please at least discharge the battery to 0 v. There would be much less fire hazard. No voltage means no short circuit. In fact, the lipo is one of the most eco-friendly battery type. However, the plastic shell and the aluminum package are problematic to the environment.

[@ajgreen868]

Interstate batteries recycles batteries free of charge. Oh and a fire safe or ammo can is better than a Lipo bag. 💯👊🏼

[@haarbear1]

Great message! Be safe and responsible with you RC batteries!

[@rafaels3552]

I don't want to give anyone ideas but I wonder if someone has used them as target practice from a very safe distance. I guess living in a desert. Would it explode? Back when I was active in the hobby, they used to say to completely emptied it then put in a bucket of water with stuff (maybe salt?). At that point that thing was completely dead and it was OK to dispose.

[@Johnguido.]

Armco park! I just started flying there. So cool to see another flyer around Ashland!

[@circuitbreaker6685]

Our chain is called "Batteries Plus" -- now called "Batteries and Bulbs Plus"

[@TheRcSaylors]

Very good to know, especially for anyone looking for a place locally to recycle!

[@Tonylovesjazz]

I called my local 'Batteries Plus'. They said they charge $5 for each swollen/puffed LiPo. That is a poor practice in my opinion.

[@jfolck1886]

So I'm about halfway through the video as I'm making this comment. Putting all your bad lipos in one lipo bag does not seem like a good idea. Those bags are meant to withstand one lipo fire. If one battery lights off and it makes the other ones ignite, that bag isn't going to do anything.

[@TheRcSaylors]

Good point JF. We also recommend storing them in an ammo can within that lipo bag. Also bear in mind that we are just trying to be safer than not using these practices. We never said we were perfect ;-) Thanks for watching!

[@FlyingFun.]

I just checked and in the UK a lot of stores have to provide recycling for batteries now if they sell over a certain amount of batteries. They just don't seem to advertise that fact much, I'm going to take mine to Asda next time out. Up until now I just discharge them completely and bury them lol, I know most people around will just put them in the trash but I couldn't do that to the guys who work there, been a few fires at the dump and this is probably why...

[@mgebs311]

My local battery place says they will take them for free and recycle them if they appear undamaged, but if they are puffed up or anything, it would cost anywhere from $14 and on to properly get rid of it. My battery is a small scx24 2 cell LiPo. The battery itself only costs around $10. That is why people throw them away, is because they’re not gonna pay more $ than what the battery originally costs to get rid of it. I’ll try and come up with some other safe way I guess but I’m not gonna pay that.

[@TheRcSaylors]

I’ve heard Walmart will take them for free. Maybe look into that, if yours has a mechanic. But I completely understand and would not want to pay anyone to take them. Companies actually used to pay people for their bad batteries years ago! 👍⚓️

[@mgebs311]

@@TheRcSaylors I will call them up. I would still like to dispose of them properly. Thank you.

[@dynasty4851]

Thanks for the information. I didn't know what to do with my dead battery. Subscribed!

[@TheRcSaylors]

😃👍⚓😎

[@brunopt2406]

If you're getting low voltage error on 3s plus lipos you can salvage the good cells. For example a 3s lipo with one bad cell you can make it a 2s. You're recycling and saving money.

[@TheRcSaylors]

That's really not a bad idea. I've never done that, so didnt want to share something with everyone I'm not experienced in. Is this difficult to do?

[@brunopt2406]

@@TheRcSaylors It can be a bit confusing rewiring the balance leads but you can figure it out easily by looking up pictures online. Just remember to do the math after. I had a 5000mah 3s that puffed i removed the puffed cell and it's now a 3466mah 2s that is running great. Edit: Be sure to do it outside or where there's no risk of fire you should be careful to not puncture any cell and if possible try to put the individual good cells in storage mode just to be safer in case of a mistake.

[@chadpollman7970]

@Bruno I’m curious: why wouldn’t it be a 2S 5000mAh? Removing a cell wired in series reduces pack voltage, and therefore total wattage (watts = volts x amps), but should not influence capacity (amps). (You just have one less 5000mAh cell contributing to the pack’s voltage potential.)

[@Deploracle]

@@chadpollman7970 Ah is capacity, amps are current. The total capacity of a multi cell battery is the sum of all the individual cells.

[@chadpollman7970]

@Deploracle Amps/Ah (amp-hours) are the same thing: amperage (rate) over time (expressed based on one hour). For cells wired in parallel (#P), you are correct - voltage is equal to one cell and pack capacity is the sum of all the cells. For cells wired in series (#S), pack capacity is equal to one cell and voltage is the sum of all the cells. Wattage/watt-hours (Wh) are the same regardless of wiring configuration because they represent the total energy in the pack (volts x amp-hours). Hopefully that makes sense. 🙂

[@timwambeke9938]

Fine Nate, I'll finally get one of those little monitor thingymahoosers. I actually new to recycle my batteries, I just thought that was common sense lol.

[@orion1508]

I take mine to Best Buy they have a recycling bin when you enter the store

[@fernandodhyver]

Batteries plus bulbs is a great chain to recycle lipos, li-ions, lead acid, etc.

[@cazorp]

”Landfill” - so 1960’s as a European, You need to get your act together Murica!

[@06madmartin]

I live on the edge I would try to save the low voltage ones but puffys gotta go all good info best to be safe tho.

[@chrischupp9760]

I’ve seen on some videos they cut the plugs off and put them in water and throw them away. I haven’t had any bad ones yet but I’d be more comfortable recycling them.

[@backyardprojects8153]

That car is good in a flood lmao

[@notrcmaskedmaster4374]

I don’t know if you seen my last two or three comments but THANK YOU

[@franciscorios3833]

Put a lipo in a bucket of water and add salt in it. Let sit for 24hours. It will neutralize it and safe to dispose of

[@DynoRC]

I came here with one question and it was because i didn't have access to battery recycling centers of any kind, now I'm leaving with another question: HOW CAN I REPORT A VIDEO FOR WASTING MY TIME?

[@wowmeowooo]

All Bestbuy stores recycle all batteries of any kind. I'm in the Midwest & my Bestbuy has a drop box just as you enter the store, or just search online. Recycling is FREE!

[@lucab1733]

Just put it in a bucket of salt water and it changes the materials in the battery and discharges, wait 24 hour and there should be green stuff coming out

[@rcfanaticdublin]

Thank's for the advice Guy's, the more i see about the danger's of LiPo batteries...the more i ask myself why they are so popular. What ever happened to good old fashioned NiCad or NiAbh cell's? I don't recall any special precaution's when using or storing them. I Have an E-cycle which use's a large capacity multi cell battery wich i think has NiCad cell's.

[@belowme70-1]

burst rate, capacity, weight, etc. just to name a couple reasons... lipo is the future. lead is sub-par anymore and only has limited uses this day in age.

[@trevorphilips2240]

Thank you both!

[@TheRcSaylors]

Absolutely Trevor! 👍😁😎⚓

[@ghffrsfygdhfjkjiysdz]

Everyone knows you not supposed to stab the lipo with a nail. You supposed to shoot it with 50 cal.

[@toysoldier46552]

17 lazy people disliked this video which gives the proper information on how to get rid of bad batteries.

[@TheRcSaylors]

There are a good handful of people that just dont like to hear the honest truth. Mainly those people hated seeing their truck lose in yesterday's tug of war, lol.

[@toysoldier46552]

@@TheRcSaylors :)~

[@mssippijim]

Good information. Seen way too many "put it in salt water" and then throw it in the trash videos.

[@junkyardhemi]

There’s several incidents of shipping trucks, garbage trucks, etc. burning up due to LiPo batteries.

[@TheRcSaylors]

That's horrible to know, but hopefully our video will help to prevent that from happening! 👍⚓😃

[@SBWings]

Thanks for the suggestions on where to recycle! I found a battery place that recycles anything that is rechargeable. I also ordered a pack of 5 of the battery alarms plus the lipo bag. My original lipo bag has a woven fiberglass interior that was shredded by the velcro closure. My hard case lipos were from 2009-2013 so they were getting up there. I also never discharged them to storage condition after I last used them so I didn't trust them. If I had taken care of them, maybe I would have kept a few. I decided the risk wasn't worth it. Anyhoo, it's a big relief off my mind now that they're no longer a potential so thanks again! On another note, if you read this, is the Spark still the quad you still carry with you or has it been superseded by something else?

[@greatpix]

I have some puffy phone batteries to dispose of so I called the local Batteries+ store and was told they charge $16 per battery to dispose of them.

[@bryanbryant9962]

9:51 Nate was thinking, "Excuse me, girls in the back! I'm trying to do a serious PSA here!!"

[@TheRcSaylors]

Lol, so true 👍⚓😃

[@blann65]

Yeah I had an old 1800mh lipo from about 4 years ago. It puffed up and shorted out while charging, thus catching on fire. I put it in a bucket of iced water, thinking it was gonna cool the battery down. Nope just made the water boil. I've never seen a battery before lipo's stay alight for so long. Now because of that I use NIMH and Lithion batteries as they are far safer.

[@chadpollman7970]

Li-Ion and LiPo are pretty much equivalent in this regard. From a consumer perspective, the main difference in catastrophic behavior is that the battery-style metal cylinders tend to rupture explosively once internal pressure exceeds the structural limits of the cylinder, whereas the flat, soft shells try to expand with the contents and tend to rupture less violently. Lithium fires are self-oxidizing and intense (fast-burning, hot). I doubt ice water could put one out.

[@royhowdyshell241]

This is what we need as newbies more good information about the Hobby itself, thanks for this info

[@peterschmitt9802]

Add this to your short series on charging/storing LIPOs. Great PSA video! Staples and Best Buy will recycle batteries.

[@TheRcSaylors]

Thanks! Yeah that is really good to know about the other places that will take them 👍⚓😃

[@headwrinkle9896]

Are these the same as airsoft LiPos?

[@Thomllama]

our local transfer station/dump has a "battery shed" where you bring them and just leave there.. any kinda battery. many local stores have battery boxes outside where you can just drop them in and thy recycle them.

[@garytuckwood4631]

Hello from New Zealand.

[@calvarycustoms6681]

Gary Tuckwood Hello there, Kiwi family! 👋🏼 😀

[@garytuckwood4631]

@@calvarycustoms6681 where you from?

[@calvarycustoms6681]

Gary Tuckwood I’m from Midwest (in other words, “Central”, lol) U.S. 🇺🇸

[@rcaddict7638]

Ill also recommend metal ammo cans for storage there also safe and look better than lipo bags lol

[@wntu4]

There's a pic of that car making the rounds on FB. I just saw it over the weekend.

[@smokeyrc9070]

Great advice I love all your vids I've been watching them since you started and your channel is one of the 1st places I got to for rc review's and advice. Thanks for all the great vids and keep up the good work.

[@philbuglass4857]

Checking out the page you posted for the bag... It says that you should use one of these for charging the batteries, with it fastened shut. First, how do you run the cable in? Also, is it really a good idea to be charging batteries in an enclosed space with no ventilation/cooling?

[@TheRcSaylors]

Very good question! So this bag we linked has two zippers around the closing lid which means you can leave as large a gap as you like to both run your wires and leave some opening for ventilation 👍⚓😃 Hope this helps!

[@stevefisher2553]

Best Buy has a recycle box

[@vampcaff]

Save your bad multi-cell lipos and swap out bad cells. No need to waste an entire battery if one cell is bad.

[@TheRcSaylors]

That is a lot of work for the average person. Massive respect to those that do this! If you lived near me, I would gladly give you all of my batteries that have ever gone bad 👍😁😎⚓️

[@filsdedieu100]

Thanks :-)

[@Thecaptnjp]

Great vid announcement! In our area, we have a hazardous waste plant that takes everything from batteries, paint, volatiles like gas & diesel, paint thinner, oil etc. JP👍⚓❤

[@sadmancho]

Best Buy will take your batteries to recycle.

[@mindstormer7]

Batteries+Bulbs is a good place in Ohio at least to recycle batteries.

[@GeoThaDude]

An B+B's I've been to charge per pound to recycle batteries

[@mindstormer7]

@@GeoThaDude when i went a year ago they just took my batteries and said "okay, have a nice day"

[@alyo3299]

I recomend to cut your plugs before disposing it because if on a good batery brakes you can replace it

[@pauldoroff6973]

Don't forget to tape the loose wires so they don't short out

[@alyo3299]

@@pauldoroff6973 thanks I forgot to mention that 😊

[@pauldoroff6973]

@@alyo3299 no problem

[@terrynavin55]

Hey, I have a slightly puffed 4s lipo battery, all the cells are balanced and it works fine just like any other batterys I have. Is it save to use or should I dispose of it? Love the channel,

[@emeraldhill8294]

Dispose, if you havent yet.

[@27pugsly]

Good info !

[@MoiraOBrien]

Our recycle centres in Ireland all collect batteries - even the supermarkets collect batteries for recycling, though I would hesitate putting a Lipo there!

[@DFDuck55]

Home Depot, Best Buy, Staples, Lowes recycles batteries and cell phones. Some Dollar General stores, some Ace Hardware stores, and some Public Libraries do. Some Walmart, especially the Walmart Mega Stores recycle batteries and cell phones. The battery needs to be less than 12 pounds, which would include all cell phone, power bank, and RC batteries. To find a place near you that will take your batteries and cell phones go to; www.call2recycle.org/locator/

[@ryurc3033]

I am lucky enough to have a battery outfitters. Same kind of operation. I actually learned about them because they had cheaper battery's for sale for my cordless tools

[@TheRcSaylors]

That is great Ryan, and good to know you take the time and effort to recycle your bad bats 👍⚓😃