The lithium-ion battery in my device has been damaged and/or I no longer need this battery and wish to dispose of it.

Damaged or waste lithium-ion batteries should not be disposed of along with regular waste. These batteries can be recycled and you should locate the nearest recycling center to properly dispose of the batteries. To locate a recycling center near you, go to www.call2recycle.org and use the locator.
 
Care should be taken when transporting multiple batteries for recycling. Battery terminals should not be in contact with one another during transport or storage, and where applicable you may place electrical tape over the battery contacts to help prevent short circuiting. Never dispose of lithium-ion batteries in fire or allow them to be exposed to excessive heat or flames.