Bring rechargeable batteries back to their first home, the store where you bought them. Retail stores that sell rechargeable batteries or products containing those batteries also accept used rechargeable batteries for recycling. Legislators signed the NYS Rechargeable Battery Law into law on December 10, 2010. Retailers that sell rechargeable batteries or rechargeable battery containing products must accept used rechargeable batteries from NYS consumers. Fortunately, any retailer that sells covered rechargeable batteries or rechargeable battery containing products must accept used rechargeable batteries from NYS consumers for recycling.