I know this subject has been covered before on this forum, but I never have had good luck with the subject search feature. So I will ask for your advice.

I have several batteries to dispose of.  I have drained them to zero volts and soldered the leads together.  The balance leads have been clipped off.  If the batteries are punctured in this state will they catch fire??  Should I put them in salt water and pierce them or can they be safely tossed in the garbage dumpster in the state I now have them??   I did some internet searching for places that I might take them, but nothing real helpful was found.  One place I read about sounded like maybe more of a industry recycle  business and is a 110 mile round trip away, so not to practical.   Thanks for any helpful suggestions......................

they are not landfill friendly. Office depot and others usually have a recycle bin for computers and batteries, give them a call.

I thank all the fellas that replied.  I appreciate your help.  Best wishes for the holidays...............Roy