While CRT Glass has dominated as one of the most challenging environmental pollution and health and safety concerns of the past decade, lithium batteries are fast becoming the next big concern. Lithium batteries pose numerous risks throughout the reuse and recycling process. Compounding these risks is the increasing prevalence of lithium batteries in desktops, mobile devices, and laptop computers. Lithium batteries are also increasingly used in smaller devices such as wearables, disposable toys, key FOBs, flashlights, etc. Recyclers and others in the chain of custody must understand the