How do I dispose of my Li-ion iBook battery?

I have a burned out battery.
Do I recycle this with other Li-ion batteries or is there a manufacturer that rebuilds these that would want it?
Advice?

eWaste Recycling Facility Search:
http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/electronics/Collection/RecyclerSearch.aspx
e-cycling central - find a recycler:
http://www.ecyclingcentral.com/
disposal of Universal Waste (category defined)
http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/HazardousWaste/UniversalWaste/
There may be a big-box electronics seller near you where they accept
small batteries from computers, cameras, and so on. You may have to
call and ask; or see if site links such as the above direct you to exact
locations where these products get returned for recycle & reuse.
Some sites and service providers charge a fee in association with the
handling of this class of product; since all batteries should be recycled
and various metals and chemicals should not go into a landfill. Also,
to inquire of the computer specialist in your area about this topic may
be helpful in the proper disposal of e-waste. Information is available.
{The actual chemical component of the iBook battery should not be too
different from any other li-on portable battery; that probably would be no
problem to include that cell with others of that kind/type in the same bin.}
Good luck & happy computing!

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