Department of Environmental Services

BATTERIES

 

Material

Disposal Method

Regular Alkaline (AA, AAA, D, 9V, disc, button, dry-cell)Regular alkaline can be disposed of in the regular trash.
Rechargeable and Single-Use Standalone Lithium, Nickel Cadium, Nickel Metal Hydride, AA, AAA, C and D type BatteriesDrop off standalone rechargeable and single-use lithium, lithium-ion, NiMH, and NiCad batteries  to any city convenience center or transfer station. Please tape the terminals and place in a clear plastic bag.
You can drop-off these types of batteries at city Drop-off Convenience Centers and Transfer Stations.
Embedded BatteriesBatteries that are not designed to be removed and are still inside or attached to the device. Schedule to drop-off in one of the city’s HHW drop-off events. Before calling, please take a moment to get an estimate of the total device weight.
Car and motorcycleRetailers are required by law to accept your old battery when you purchase a new replacement. For excess auto batteries, call a battery recycler or ask battery retailers if they accept additional batteries for recycling.
Alternatively, you can drop-off old batteries at city Drop-off Convenience Centers and Transfer Stations.
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