Household batteries are considered a hazardous waste and cannot be disposed of in the garbage.
Definition: Alkaline batteries are AAA, AA, C, button cell and 9-volt batteries.
Definition: Rechargeable batteries are typically found in cordless phones, power tools and laptops. Types include: Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd), Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH), Lithium Ion (Li-Ion), Nickel Zinc (Ni-Zn) and Small Sealed Lead (SSLA/Pb).
Definition: Button batteries are typically found in cameras and hearing aids. Types include: Lithium ion and silver oxide batteries.
By law, retailers selling rechargeable batteries are required to take back used rechargeable batteries weighing 11 pounds or less from their customers. Retailers include: Best Buy, Home Depot, Lowe's, Staples. Locate more free rechargeable battery drop-off location. Call (877) 723-1297 or visit call2recycle.org
Businesses can participate in our Business Household Hazardous Waste Facility collection options.
Reuse organization
ACT Enviro
967 Mabury Rd
San Jose, CA 95133
NotesPickup and fee: call for quote.
AERC Recycling Solutions
1475 Crocker Ave
Hayward, CA 94544
NotesDrop-off, mail-back, pickup and fee: business service, call for quote. Drop-off second Friday in month, 9A-3P for small businesses. Pickup for large quantities.
BatteryTracker
Minneapolis, MN
NotesMail-back and fee:AA, AAA, 9-volt, C cell, D cell, lantern, nickel cadmium and nickel metal hydride batteries. Check web site for instructions. This program is operated by Waste Management.
Business Hazardous Waste Collection at the HHW Facility
500 Mecham Rd
Petaluma, CA 94952
NotesAppointment required. Accepts up to 27 gallons of liquid or 220 pounds of solid material.
Call2Recycle
Atlanta, GA
NotesMail-back: collection system for alkaline and rechargeable batteries.
Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc.
4101 Industrial Way
Benicia, CA 95403
NotesPickup and fee. All kinds.
Interstate All Battery Center of Santa Rosa
3315 Industrial Dr.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
NotesPickup and fee: collection and recycling system for all kinds of batteries; call for details.
MDS/Mercury Disposal Systems, Inc.
Tustin, CA
NotesMail-back and fee. See website for more instrution.
ReVolt Recycling Corp
657 143rd St.
San Leandro, CA 94578
NotesPickup and fee. All kinds. See website for more information.
Safety-Kleen
5750 Commerce Blvd
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
NotesPickup and fee. All kinds.
The Big Green Box (Mail-Back Program)
CA
NotesMail back and fee: collection system for alkaline and rechargeable batteries; visit website for instructions.
Veolia North America
NotesMail-back program: business service; check web site www.prepaidrecycling.com for instructions.
