ACUA - Battery Disposal

Alkaline Manganese Batteries/Small Dry-Cell Batteries
standard batteries used in toys, remote controls, flashlights, etc.

These are safe to place in your regular trash can. Staples also accepts these for recycling in store.

Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) Batteries
rechargeable form of alkaline batteries.

DO NOT TRASH. Cadmium is a toxic material. Take to ACUA's next Household Hazardous Waste Day or recycle at a location near you.

DO NOT RECYCLE in your curbside recycling bin. Rechargeable batteries can cause fires in in collection vehicles and recycling facilities.

Residents can recycle some lithium-ion batteries through Call2Recycle. Click here for drop-off locations and more information.

Lithium-ion (Li-ion) Batteries
rechargeable batteries found in cell phones, laptops and other electronic devices.
*hoverboard batteries

DO NOT TRASH. Recycle through an approved electronic recycler, at our local Batteries Plus Bulbs store, or bring the battery only (no electronics) to our next Household Hazardous Waste Day.

Residents can recycle some lithium-ion batteries through Call2Recycle. Click here for drop-off locations and more information.

*ACUA will not accept batteries from hoverboards. Any recalled battery must be returned to the manufacturer. Spent batteries can be recycled through an approved electronic recycler or Batteries Plus Bulbs stores.

Vape or e-cigarette batteries can be taken to our Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off in a sealed bag or may be accepted for recycling at local vape stores.

Silver Oxide Batteries
"button" cell batteries found in watches, calculators and hearing aids.

DO NOT TRASH. These batteries contain mercury and may be recycled at the professional office where you received it or must be taken in a plastic bag to our next Household Hazardous Waste Day.

Lead-Acid Batteries
batteries found in cars, boats, golf carts, motorcycles and lawn mowers.

DO NOT TRASH. These batteries contain a harmful mixture of lead and sulfuric acid.

Lead-acid batteries are accepted at ACUA's Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Days scheduled throughout the year.

Many national chain stores and auto body shops will accept car batteries for diposal. Check your local Advance Auto Parts, AutoZone Auto Parts or Walmart Auto Care Center for more information.