How to recycle / dispose batteries

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Put dry cell and alkaline batteries into your normal trash. These are often found in flashlights, toys, and appliances.

Which batteries need special disposal?

Batteries needing special disposal include these types:

Lithium batteries
lithium-ion batteries
nickel-cadmium batteries
lead acid (vehicle) batteries
uninterruptible power supplies (personal & network)
tool batteries

Do not dispose of these battery types in your regular trash.

Where can I take batteries for special disposal?

Button, and small and large rechargeable batteries

If the batteries are from your

take them to this place

home

Household Hazardous Waste dropoff at the Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station. Or, use the Call2Recycle drop-off locator to find participating retailers.

Bring batteries from your home at no charge.

We do not limit the number of batteries you may drop off.

business or organization (Small Quantity Generators only)

Ecowise drop-off at the Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station; the Ecowise fee schedule applies. Or, use the Call2Recycle drop-off locator to find participating retailers.

The safest methods of transporting these batteries are to protect terminals by

placing each battery individually into a plastic bag, or
taping the ends with masking tape or another non-metallic tape.

When carrying small batteries in your pocket, do not mix them with coins and house keys.

Lead acid/vehicle batteries

We accept lead acid or vehicle batteries from residents, businesses, and organizations at no charge at our Household Hazardous Waste dropoff at the Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station.

Locations accepted

Transfer Station
Curbside Collection

Material type

Trash
Other