Recycling & Disposal of Batteries

Back in Dec. a neighborhood in Arlington Heights was shaken by a garbage truck explosion that injured three first responders. Recently, it was reported that a fire inside the garbage truck was likely caused by a lithium battery that had been improperly discarded.
So, what is the correct way to dispose of lithium and other types of batteries? Kane County Recycles has posted a guide on how to recycle and properly dispose of all battery types.