What we stated was to take it to someone perhaps better equipped to dispose of it? Right?
And our RC Batteries are not the Only Lithium Powered device around, there are many others, Telephones, Cordless Drills etc. So I am sure that these Big Box stores have safety measures in place, and or a designated person, that has been trained to deal with all sorts of batteries, otherwise why would they offer the Service?
Just sayin'