<font color='black' size='2' face='arial'>T<font size="2">he process I use is to fully discharge the pack using a automotive tail light bulb, strip the mail leads back a couple inches and twist them together then dispose of if in the trash.  Fully discharged, lipos pose no environmental dangers.<br>
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From: Larry Diamond via NSRCA-discussion <nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org><br>

To: 'General pattern discussion' <nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org><br>

Sent: Sat, Apr 16, 2016 6:24 am<br>

Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Li-Po Battery disposal - Best way<br>

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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">I have a LiPo 5s 5000mAh pack that has a dead cell (1.6v).</span></div>



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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">What is the best way to dispose of this battery?</span></div>



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