Unlike the AA or nine-volt batteries you use to power simple electronics like remote controls and alarm clocks.  Laptop computers use rechargeable, lithium-ion batteries which are designed to last for months and even years at a time.

One common characteristic of all batteries, however, is that they aren’t biodegradable. If you throw them away they will end up in Landfill

To ensure that does not happen contact Secure Data Recycling and get advice on recycling of all electrical and electronic devices.