Vancouver, BC

Vancouver Zero Waste Centre · City of Vancouver

Program: Vancouver Zero Waste Centre (formerly the Recycling Depot), plus City pop-up and mini pop-up recycling events. Run by the City of Vancouver.

Accepts: The Zero Waste Centre takes materials "requiring special handling to protect the environment, such as batteries and propane tanks" (the City page does not break batteries down by chemistry). Pop-up events accept household batteries and electric bike, scooter, skateboard and hoverboard batteries.

Drop-off: Zero Waste Centre, 8588 Yukon St — residential customers only; or a City pop-up / mini pop-up recycling event.

Cost: Free of charge.

Calgary, AB

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Program · City of Calgary

Accepts: Household batteries of 5 kg or less — single-use AA, AAA, 9V, C, D (alkaline, button cells, lithium primary, zinc carbon) and rechargeable (nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride, lithium-ion, nickel zinc, small sealed lead acid). Automotive lead-acid: car, motorcycle, golf cart, lawn mower and wheelchair batteries (EV batteries not included). Damaged household batteries (swollen, corroded, leaking or burn marks) are accepted only at Eco Centres — hand them directly to a staff member. Not accepted in the HHW Program: EV batteries and e-mobility batteries; for e-bike/e-scooter batteries the City points to the drop-off locator at recycleyourbatteries.ca (select "e-mobility batteries").

Drop-off — three routes: (1) A free designated battery drop-off site found at recycleyourbatteries.ca — batteries only, no devices, no damaged batteries; retailers named by the City include Calgary Co-op, London Drugs, Save-On-Foods, Staples, Rona and Rona+, The Home Depot, Goodwill, Community Natural Foods, and select Canadian Tire and Dollarama stores. (2) A free HHW drop-off location (designated fire halls — the program spans the three Eco Centres and eight fire station HHW depots) — batteries only, no damaged batteries. (3) A City Eco Centre — all batteries, plus battery-powered devices and damaged or recalled batteries; if a battery cannot be removed from a device, use an Eco Centre. Preparation: tape both terminals of each battery, or bag each battery in a clear plastic bag.

Cost: Free by all three routes; if you bring only items accepted under free residential programs, no fees apply.

Edmonton, AB

Eco Stations · City of Edmonton

Accepts: The Eco Stations page describes "convenient waste drop-off sites for your batteries, electronics, household hazardous waste and more" without breaking batteries down by chemistry. The City's separate Residential Transfer Station page lists its household hazardous waste as "Batteries: All batteries, including computer, car and household batteries."

Drop-off: At an Eco Station. Eco Stations do not accept hazardous waste from businesses.

Cost: Eco Stations accept many items free of charge (no battery-specific fee is stated). At the Residential Transfer Station, listed items are accepted from residents at no charge on their own; if a load also includes waste that has a fee, the fee applies to the entire load.

Winnipeg, MB

4R Winnipeg Depots · City of Winnipeg

Accepts: Batteries — single-use, rechargeable and automotive (on the depots' Household Hazardous and Special Waste list).

Drop-off: Brady 4R Winnipeg Depot, 1777 Brady Road; Pacific 4R Winnipeg Depot, 1120 Pacific Avenue; Panet 4R Winnipeg Depot, 429 Panet Road (recycling only, no garbage). Disposable batteries can also be dropped off at Winnipeg libraries. Put dead batteries in separate plastic bags or tape the terminals first. Depots are open to Winnipeg residents only, for materials from their home.

Cost: Free for recyclable materials (garbage at the Brady depot carries a tipping fee; it does not apply to battery drop-off).

Victoria, BC

Hartland Landfill Public Drop-off Depot · Capital Regional District

Program: Hartland Depot, plus CRD Beyond the Curb community markets. Hartland Landfill is owned and operated by the CRD — the Capital Region's only solid waste disposal facility, serving about 440,000 people.

Accepts: At the Hartland Depot, items are collected for recycling on behalf of Extended Producer Responsibility programs, including "Call2Recycle — Batteries (household, rechargeable, e-mobility and automotive), cell phones, cameras, laptops, etc." Beyond the Curb lists household batteries among its accepted community market materials.

Drop-off: Hartland Depot, #1 Hartland Avenue, Victoria — about 14 km northwest of the city. Hours: Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m.–5 p.m., Sunday and holidays closed. Follow signs to the public scale; the attendant weighs the vehicle and directs you to the recycling area — if you dropped off only free items, you may exit without weighing out. Beyond the Curb operates at James Bay Market and Moss St. Market (seasonal).

Cost: Not stated for batteries on the CRD pages.

Toronto, ON

Household Hazardous Waste — Drop-Off Depots, Community Environment Days & Toxic Taxi · City of Toronto

Accepts: "Batteries (all types weighing less than 5 kg each – household, vehicle, etc.)"; car batteries are listed separately. Batteries attached to a device will not be accepted — remove them first. Store used batteries in their original packaging or a clear plastic bag, or cover the positive (+) terminal with clear packing tape, duct tape or electrical tape.

Drop-off: At depots that accept HHW, maximum 50 litres/kilograms per drop-off: Bermondsey (North York), 188 Bermondsey Road; Commissioners (Toronto), 400 Commissioners Street; Disco (Etobicoke), 120 Disco Road; Ingram (North York), 50 Ingram Drive; Scarborough, 1 Transfer Place; Victoria Park (North York), 3350 Victoria Park Avenue. Dufferin (35 Vanley Crescent) does not accept household hazardous waste. HHW hours differ by depot — the pattern is weekday daytime hours (10 a.m.–6 p.m. on open days) and Saturday 7 a.m.–12:30 p.m., some depots closed Mondays, all closed Sundays for HHW; check the locations page. Also at Community Environment Days (50 L/kg maximum), or book a free Toxic Taxi home pickup through 311 — residential waste customers only, minimum 10 L/kg, maximum 50 L/kg per pickup. The City also points to the Resource Productivity & Recovery Authority (RPRA) page for more locations.

Cost: Free for residential HHW; Toxic Taxi pickup is free.

Ottawa, ON

Household Hazardous Waste events & Waste Explorer · City of Ottawa

Accepts: The City's Waste Explorer points to retailers where residents can return batteries and other hazardous items daily. The City's page does not itemize battery chemistries or car / e-bike / EV rules. The one-day events are for household hazardous waste only — no electronic waste (e-waste can go to the Trail Road Landfill Facility free of charge).

Drop-off: One-day HHW events in 2026, all 8 a.m.–4 p.m.: April 19 — Ottawa Stadium, 300 Coventry Road; May 2 — Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, 4837 Albion Road; June 28 — Trail Waste Facility, 4475 Trail Road; July 25 — Kanata Research Park, 373 Leggett Drive; August 8 — Innes Snow Dump, 2170 Mer Bleue Road; August 30 — Tunney's Pasture; September 26 — Conroy Snow Dump, 3100 Conroy Road; October 17 — Strandherd Snow Dump, 4061 Strandherd Drive; November 7 — Westbrook Snow Dump, 200 Westbrook Road. Event rules: Ottawa residents only; no commercial waste; containers over 20 litres are not accepted; loads over 100 litres will be refused; remain in your vehicle and staff retrieve items from the trunk (residents on bicycles follow staff instructions). Year-round, use a retailer drop-off via the Waste Explorer.

Cost: Not stated on the City page.

Montreal, QC

Hazardous Household Waste via Ecocentres · Ville de Montréal

Accepts: The City's HHW list includes both "Batteries (lead/acid)" and "Batteries" generally. For residents, ecocentres accept gas-powered car batteries; any item with an integrated, non-removable battery (electronic cigarettes, personal care devices, smoke detectors with sealed batteries) goes to the HHW counter; electric bicycles and scooters are accepted materials. Before bringing lithium batteries, cover the terminals with clear or insulating tape (without covering the brand name or chemistry) or place each in a transparent, closed bag — this includes coin/button batteries, 9V-or-higher alkaline and small sealed lead acid. Not accepted: "Electric vehicle batteries: check with the manufacturer or retailer." Other drop-off points: rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries via Appel à recycler (Call2Recycle); acid/lead batteries at garages; some boroughs also collect used batteries and cell phones.

Drop-off: At an ecocentre — seven locations: Acadie, Côte-des-Neiges, La Petite-Patrie, LaSalle, Rivière-des-Prairies, Saint-Laurent and Saint-Michel. Bring HHW in watertight containers of 20 litres maximum (no bins or bags), and present identification with name and address (photo ID plus proof of address). Ecocentre services are for people who live or own property in the Montréal agglomeration.

Cost: The ecocentre fees section lists "Other materials — Free, but volume may be limited" for residents; no battery-specific fee is stated.

Quebec City, QC

Écocentres — Résidus domestiques dangereux (RDD) · Ville de Québec

Accepts: Batteries are recovered at écocentres with household hazardous waste (RDD) — the City's own lithium battery guidance (November 2024) says to bring your batteries on an écocentre trip, and warns they must never go in the blue recycling bin. RECYC-QUÉBEC lists "Piles et batteries" among products covered by extended producer responsibility, with drop-off points found via its Ça va où? tool. The City pages do not itemize car, e-bike or EV battery rules.

Drop-off: Any of the City's five écocentres, regardless of borough: Beauport, 425 boul. Raymond; de l'Hêtrière, 3381 rue de l'Hêtrière; Val-Bélair, 1472 rue Jean-Bardot — closed until further notice for major renovation work (the other four remain accessible); des Rivières, 1700 rue Provinciale; Jean-Talon (Matrec), 1700 boul. Jean Talon Ouest. Hours — summer (April 15–November 15): Mon–Wed 9–5, Thu–Fri 9–6, Sat–Sun 8–5; winter (November 16–April 14): closed Mon–Tue, Wed 9–5, Thu–Fri 9–6, Sat–Sun 9–5. Loads may be refused 30 minutes before closing. Limit of 5 cubic metres per visit; photo ID and proof of residence required. Open to residents of Québec, L'Ancienne-Lorette and Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures; business and industrial materials are not accepted. Call2Recycle ("Appel à recycler") boxes are also in all Ville de Québec libraries, and in several businesses such as some pharmacies and hardware stores.

Cost: Not stated on the écocentre page.

Halifax, NS

Household Special Waste (HSW) Depot & Mobile HSW events · Halifax Regional Municipality

Accepts: "Household batteries weighing less than 5 kg are accepted at the Household Special Waste Depot. This includes single-use, rechargeable, and lithium batteries. Do NOT place batteries in curbside garbage or recycling." Damaged lithium batteries under 5 kg may be brought to the depot on scheduled operating days; for damaged lithium batteries over 5 kg, contact Recycle Your Batteries, Canada! customer service for safe disposal guidance. Vape batteries are accepted (cartridges/tanks removed), including single-use vape pens and devices. Button cell batteries are also mentioned under products containing mercury. Not accepted: batteries over 5 kg — for those, "such as lead acid and car batteries," the City directs residents to recycleMYbattery.ca. The depot is operated by a certified contractor and takes chemical waste generated in your home; business waste is not accepted.

Drop-off: Permanent HSW Depot, 20 Horseshoe Lake Dr., Bayers Lake — only on scheduled Saturdays when trained and certified personnel are present; open most Saturdays 9 a.m.–4 p.m., closed on Saturdays when recycling collection is rescheduled to Saturday for a holiday or weather (the page publishes a month-by-month schedule). The depot cannot accommodate pedestrian walk-ups or cyclists. Mobile HSW community events run May to October, rain or shine, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Questions: contact 311.

Cost: Not stated on the City page.

Seattle, WA

Hazardous Waste Management Program & Wastemobile · King County

Accepts: Alkaline, button, removable cellphone batteries, laptop batteries, lead-acid, rechargeable and car batteries. Limits stated by the County: batteries from electric vehicles are not accepted; maximum 5 lead-acid auto or marine batteries per visit; 25 lb maximum for a single non-auto/marine battery; 50 lb total limit for non-auto/marine batteries per visit. Note: trashing batteries has been banned for all Seattle residents since January 1, 2024, in areas served by Seattle Public Utilities.

Drop-off: King County hazardous waste disposal facilities and Wastemobile mobile collection events — store batteries in a plastic bag or coffee can until the trip. Batteries are also accepted through the Call2Recycle and E-Cycle Washington programs. Flagship facility: Factoria Recycling & Transfer Station, Bellevue — hazardous waste drop-off Tuesday through Sunday (check hours before arriving).

Cost: No fee for King County residents, including Seattle, for household hazardous waste drop-off.

Portland, OR

Metro Household Hazardous Waste & City curbside battery recycling · Metro / City of Portland

Accepts: Metro's HHW facilities list "Batteries" under what they take — the City states the stations "can accept almost all types of batteries and things with batteries in them for free." Metro facilities do not accept electric vehicle (EV) batteries. Curbside, for houses (including duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes), any battery that fits in a 1-quart zip-sealed plastic bag: AAA, AA, C, D, button-cell and coin, 6V and 9V; rechargeable and single-use; alkaline; lithium, lithium-ion, nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride and nickel zinc; small easily-removed batteries and small tool batteries that fit the bag. Not accepted curbside: batteries that don't fit the bag; vape pens / e-cigarettes; items with embedded batteries (cell phones, laptops, tablets, wireless headphones); and damaged, corroded, leaking or bulging batteries — those go to a hazardous waste facility.

Drop-off: Curbside — tape non-alkaline batteries with clear tape, seal them in a 1-quart clear zip bag, and set the bag on top of the glass in the glass recycling bin. Apartments and businesses use drop-off sites (Metro's Recycling Information Center: 503-234-3000). Metro Central hazardous waste facility, 6161 NW 61st Ave., Portland; Metro South, 2001 Washington St., Oregon City. Neighbourhood hazardous waste collection events run in spring and fall. BatteriesPlus stores accept batteries for a fee.

Cost: Metro hazardous waste disposal is free for households (daily limit of 35 gallons, measured by container size). BatteriesPlus recycling is charged per pound — call ahead.

San Francisco, CA

Household battery recycling · SF Environment Department (Recology)

Accepts: Loose household batteries, via the curbside-bag and orange-bucket routes below. Not accepted in those routes: "Batteries from cars, e-bikes, vaping devices, laptops, and cell phones are not accepted." For e-bike batteries, vaping devices, cell phones and other items with built-in, non-removable batteries, the City directs residents to SFRecycles or Recology at (415) 330-1300 — do not attempt to remove embedded batteries. Tape over lithium battery contacts ("Li" / "Lithium"). The City has also announced public drop-off bins for battery-embedded product recycling with Redwood Materials, initially at 8 retail locations (4 Cole Hardware, 3 Sports Basement, and Embarcadero Center), and works with 60 retail collection partners for household battery drop-off.

Drop-off: Houses and small apartment complexes — put loose household batteries in a clear plastic bag on top of the black/gray bin. Large complexes — use the orange bucket in the building; anyone can call (415) 330-1300 for a free pickup when it is full, and a property manager can order a bucket from Recology for free. Or use a retail collection partner — find the nearest via SFRecycles.

Cost: Bucket pickup and bucket orders are free; no general drop-off fee is stated.

Alameda County, CA (East Bay)

Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste Program · Alameda County / StopWaste

Accepts: Household single-use batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, 9V and other common batteries) — all four County HHW facilities accept them free. Rechargeable batteries (laptops, power tools, phones, cordless devices) under 5 lbs are accepted free at HHW facilities, and also at retailers that sell rechargeable products and via the Call2Recycle directory. Lithium batteries under 5 lbs are accepted free at HHW facilities — tape terminals; damaged, swollen or leaking batteries go only to HHW facilities, not retail drop-offs. Car and vehicle lead-acid batteries (cars, boats, motorcycles): auto parts stores — most accept free — and HHW facilities. Quantity limits: 125 pounds or 15 gallons total per visit; 5 gallons or 50 pounds maximum per container. The Fremont facility listing also notes: "Swollen Li-ion batteries & power banks accepted. If it's leaking, contact hhw@acgov.org."

Drop-off: Four Alameda County HHW facilities — addresses in StopWaste's RE:Source guide include Fremont Facility, 41149 Boyce Rd., Fremont; Hayward Facility, 2091 West Winton Avenue, Hayward; Oakland Facility, 2100 East 7th Street, Oakland. Many cities also accept household batteries curbside in a clear bag on top of the recycling cart, and hardware stores, pharmacies and some libraries take drop-offs.

Cost: Free at HHW facilities for residents, as stated above.

Los Angeles, CA

S.A.F.E. Centers & Mobile Collection Events · LA Sanitation & Environment (LASAN)

Accepts (LASAN's S.A.F.E. page): alkaline batteries (AA, AAA, C, D); single-use and rechargeable batteries; lithium-ion; lead-acid; button batteries; car, motorcycle, RV and boat batteries; and e-bike & e-scooter batteries. Preparation: tape terminals whenever possible or individually bag; store in a non-metal container or plastic bag; keep damaged or swollen batteries separate; never place batteries in household trash or recycling bins. S.A.F.E. Centers generally do not accept explosives, radioactive materials or medical waste.

Drop-off: Permanent S.A.F.E. Centers and one-day Mobile Collection Events (drive-thru; limit 15 gallons or 125 pounds of hazardous waste per visit). Los Angeles Public Library battery buckets take small single-use and rechargeable batteries only (no vape pens/e-cigarettes, light bulbs, cell phones, e-waste or trash). Centers are open Saturdays and Sundays, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., except UCLA (Fridays, Saturdays and the first Sunday of each month) and LA/Glendale (Saturdays only): Hyperion (Playa Del Rey), 7660 Imperial Highway, Gate B; Nicole Bernson (North Valley), 10241 North Balboa Boulevard; Gaffey Street (Harbor), 1400 North Gaffey Street; Randall Street (East Valley), 11025 Randall Street; UCLA (West Los Angeles), 550 Charles E. Young Drive West; LA/Glendale (Central Los Angeles), 4600 Colorado Boulevard.

Cost: Free — for City and County of Los Angeles residents alike, per LASAN.

San Diego, CA — City

Household Hazardous Waste Transfer Facility (Miramar) · City of San Diego

Accepts: "The City of San Diego accepts all types of home use and automotive batteries at their HHW Transfer Facility by appointment only." All types of batteries are considered hazardous waste in California. Household batteries are also accepted at the City's eight One-Day Collection Events per year. For e-bike batteries or other options, the City page directs residents to Call2Recycle drop-off locations. Not accepted: swollen or reacting batteries, plus business waste and electronics (electronics are not accepted at the HHW Transfer Facility). Storage guidance: store used batteries sorted by type (alkaline, lithium, nickel-cadmium, etc.), place clear tape over terminals, and isolate a damaged or leaking battery in a plastic/zip-lock bag.

Drop-off: By appointment only at the HHW Transfer Facility at the entrance to the Miramar Landfill. Proof of City residency required (picture ID or a recent bill showing name and address); store materials in the car trunk or truck bed. Hours: Wednesday 9 a.m.–3 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.–3 p.m., except holidays.

Cost: Free of charge for City of San Diego residents, by appointment.

San Diego County, CA

County HHW Facilities & Library Battery Collection · County of San Diego

Accepts: Household batteries are Universal Waste — common batteries (AA, AAA, C-cells, D-cells and button cells) must be taken to a household hazardous waste facility or dedicated collection centre, not blue recycling or dumpster bins. The County's library Free Battery Collection accepts common alkaline batteries (AA, AAA, C, D and button batteries such as hearing aid and watch batteries) and rechargeable batteries including cell phone, lithium-ion, Nickel-Cadmium and Nickel Metal Hydride — terminal ends MUST be taped. A County HHW event flyer lists AUTO BATTERIES among included items.

Drop-off: Free battery collection at several County Library branches — the flyer lists 14, including Alpine (1752 Alpine Blvd., Alpine), Bonita-Sunnyside (4375 Bonita Rd., Bonita), Fallbrook (124 S. Mission Rd., Fallbrook), Ramona (1275 Main St., Ramona) and Rancho San Diego (11555 Via Rancho San Diego, El Cajon). Four permanent County HHW facilities serve unincorporated County residents (residents of incorporated cities use their own city's program): Ramona, 324 Maple Street — appointments required, 1st and 3rd Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.; Chula Vista, 1800 Maxwell Rd. — no appointment required, Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.; Escondido, 1044 West Washington Avenue — appointments required, select Saturdays, 12:30–2:45 p.m.; El Cajon, 925 O'Connor Street — appointments temporarily closed to unincorporated residents until further notice. Transport no more than 15 gallons or 125 pounds of HHW; bring proof of residency; remain in your vehicle.

Cost: The library program is a free battery collection program; no fee is stated on the County facilities page.

Phoenix, AZ

Household Hazardous Waste at-home collection & drive-up battery events · City of Phoenix

Accepts: The City's HHW Master List for home pickup lists, under Batteries: single-use (alkaline); rechargeable (lithium-ion); lead acid (car battery). The Fire Department's battery-safety page: lithium-ion batteries must not go in trash or recycling, and residents with a City residential solid waste account are eligible for at-home collection for them. For e-waste with non-removable batteries, the City directs residents to Westech Recyclers, a Zero Waste Business with the City of Phoenix.

Drop-off: Phoenix HHW is an at-home collection, not a walk-in facility: only customers with a residential solid waste account are eligible (have the City Services Bill account number ready when scheduling); items go in sealed, leakproof containers in a box labelled "HHW," placed outside next to the garage or front door — not at the curb, in the street or on the sidewalk; collection runs 7 a.m.–5 p.m. on the collection day; limit one HHW home collection per customer per calendar year. Drive-up battery collection events also run (for example at Desert West Sports Complex, Thursday, October 8, 2–6 p.m. — residents stay in the car, proof of Phoenix residency requested); that is the City's stated event format, not a permanent location.

Cost: Free — one at-home collection per year at no additional cost for eligible account holders; the drive-up events are a free opportunity.

Denver, CO

Household Hazardous Waste At-Your-Door Collection · City and County of Denver

Accepts: The At-Your-Door accepted list includes auto batteries and household batteries. The City's battery guidance page describes primary batteries like alkaline and lithium (AAA, AA, C, D, 9V), coin or button cells, rechargeable batteries, medium-format and high-energy (appliance) batteries, items with embedded batteries, and e-bike batteries — and directs residents to retail drop-offs for safe battery recycling; it does not state that every one of those types is accepted by At-Your-Door itself. Note: the City's Electronic Recycling page accepts rechargeable batteries but lists car batteries, small button batteries and household batteries as not accepted for electronic recycling — household batteries route through At-Your-Door instead.

Drop-off: At-your-door pickup, not a walk-in facility: Denver residents are eligible for one collection appointment per calendar year, subject to availability — schedule by calling 1-800-449-7587 or via wmatyourdoor.com. A minimum of 3 different types of materials, or one material over 25 lbs, is required to qualify; one collection kit bag is provided per appointment. Retail route: many Denver-metro retailers provide free drop-offs for a variety of battery types — find the closest via The Battery Network's locator, linked from the City page.

Cost: $15 co-payment per At-Your-Door appointment. Retail drop-offs are described by the City as free.

Dallas, TX

Dallas County Home Chemical Collection Center (HC3) & BOPA Mobile Collection · City of Dallas / Dallas County

Program: The Center is made possible in part by the City of Dallas, prepared in cooperation with the North Central Texas Council of Governments through funding from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

Accepts: "Batteries of all kinds" (the City's acceptable-items list; the page does not break this down further by type).

Drop-off: Dallas County Home Chemical Collection Center, 11234 Plano Road, 75243 — phone 214-553-1765. Hours: Tuesday 9 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month 9 a.m.–3 p.m. The City also runs special HHW drop-off events and BOPA mobile events that accept only batteries, oil, paint and antifreeze: maximum 50 pounds of batteries per household per day; palletized batteries will NOT be accepted; residents only, with proof of living in a Dallas County HHW member city (driver's licence or utility bill). Several hardware stores and auto parts retailers also accept batteries — the City page links to a locator.

Cost: Not stated on the City page.

Fort Worth, TX

Environmental Collection Center (ECC) & Crud Cruiser · City of Fort Worth

Program: A regional collection program for citizens of Fort Worth and participating cities.

Accepts: Batteries (listed, without further type breakdown, on the City's "What's accepted?" list). Business, commercial and industrial waste cannot be accepted.

Drop-off: Environmental Collection Center, 6400 Bridge St., Fort Worth 76112. Hours: Thursday 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.–3 p.m.; closed Sunday–Wednesday. Mobile Crud Cruiser events are also listed as part of the program.

Cost: Not stated on the City pages.

Houston, TX

Environmental Service Centers (ESC) · City of Houston — plus Harris County facility

Accepts: The City ESC accepted-materials list includes, under Miscellaneous: Batteries and Automotive batteries. The Harris County facility's accepted items include batteries (no finer breakdown is stated on the County FAQ). No statement about e-bike or EV traction packs appears on the official pages used.

Drop-off: ESC – South, 11500 S. Post Oak Rd., Houston, TX 77035 — Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. ESC – North, 5614 Neches St., Houston, TX 77026 — second Thursday of each month, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. The ESCs give Houston residents a place to dispose of household hazardous waste and select recyclables that should not go in regular trash or curbside collection. Separate program: the Harris County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility, 6900 Hahl Road, Houston, TX 77040 — by appointment only, Tuesday and Wednesday 9 a.m.–3 p.m. and 2nd and 4th Saturday 9 a.m.–2 p.m.; residents of the incorporated City of Houston must use City of Houston facilities, not the County facility.

Cost: City ESCs — not stated on the ESC page. Harris County facility — "There is no charge for our services."

Austin, TX

Recycle and Reuse Center & on-demand HHW collection · Austin Resource Recovery

Accepts: "Batteries (car and household)" — listed verbatim under accepted household hazardous waste items. No statement about e-bike or EV packs appears on the page.

Drop-off: At the Recycle and Reuse Center — an appointment is required; Austin/Travis County residents can schedule through the Austin Recycles mobile app or online. Businesses are not eligible to drop off hazardous waste. Austin Resource Recovery curbside customers can also schedule an on-demand curbside collection of household hazardous waste (the same accepted item: batteries, car and household).

Cost: "Use of the facility is free for Austin and Travis County residents, except for tires. Fees apply if you do not live in Austin or Travis County."

Chicago, IL

Household Chemicals & Computer Recycling Facility (HCCRF) · City of Chicago

Accepts: Batteries (e.g., rechargeable, car batteries, small lead acid, lithium batteries) — and, listed separately, lead acid batteries. Not accepted: alkaline batteries. Residential waste only — no business or commercial sector waste. The Illinois EPA lists this facility among its long-term household hazardous waste collection locations.

Drop-off: 1150 N. North Branch Street (two blocks east of the Kennedy Expressway at Division Street). Hours: Tuesday 7 a.m.–12 p.m.; Thursday 2–7 p.m.; first Saturday of every month 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Materials can only be dropped off during scheduled business hours and should not be left outside unattended. All Chicagoans are welcome.

Cost: Not stated on the facility page.

Minneapolis, MN — Hennepin County

County drop-off facilities & Green Disposal Guide · Hennepin County

Accepts: Batteries — no charge, households only — at the Brooklyn Park and Bloomington facilities; place clear tape over terminals or put batteries in individual plastic bags. Bulging or damaged lithium-ion batteries should be brought to a county drop-off facility immediately, individually in a clear plastic bag. Lead-acid vehicle batteries are accepted at drop-off facilities, no charge — do not drain fluid before bringing; it is illegal to put lead-acid batteries in the garbage, and a battery retailer must take back an old battery when a new one is purchased. Drop-off facilities do not accept lithium-ion vehicle batteries. Household guidance: alkaline batteries (single-use AA, AAA, etc.) may be placed in the trash, and the County also accepts them at its drop-off facilities for recycling; button batteries, lithium-ion batteries and other rechargeable batteries should not go in trash or recycling — bring them to a County drop-off facility or a hazardous waste collection event; Call2Recycle.org lists additional retail drop-off sites for rechargeable batteries. Devices with batteries that cannot be removed should be brought whole to a County facility.

Drop-off: Hennepin County Recycling Center and Transfer Station, 8100 Jefferson Highway, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445 (Tuesday–Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m., closed Sunday–Monday); South Hennepin Recycling and Problem Waste Drop-Off Center, 1400 West 96th Street, Bloomington, MN 55431; plus hazardous waste collection events.

Cost: No charge for batteries and vehicle batteries at County drop-off facilities.

Saint Paul, MN — Ramsey County

Ramsey County Environmental Center · Ramsey County (Ramsey Recycles)

Accepts: "Batteries (all types)" — the County Recycling Guide's list for the Environmental Center / HHW sites; rechargeable batteries are also listed on city pages for the program, and a County bulletin advises: "Bring batteries to the Ramsey County Environmental Center for safe and free disposal."

Drop-off: Ramsey County Environmental Center, 1700 Kent Street, Roseville. Hours: Tuesday–Friday 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday, plus county holidays and Christmas Eve.

Cost: Free — described as free household hazardous waste collection.

Atlanta, GA

Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM) · Live Thrive

Accepts: Button, NiMH, lithium, carbon zinc, Ni-Cad and rechargeable batteries — "Please tape all battery ends and exposed wire." Not accepted: "Alkaline and Car batteries NOT accepted." No statement about e-bike or EV battery packs appears on the CHaRM pages — do not assume they are accepted.

Drop-off: CHaRM facilities are permanent drop-off facilities, open by appointment only, in Atlanta and Decatur. CHaRM Atlanta hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Saturdays 8 a.m.–2 p.m. CHaRM DeKalb hours: Wednesdays 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Saturdays 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Flagship address (from City of Atlanta material): CHaRM, 1110 Hill Street SE, Atlanta, GA 30315 — appointment line 404-600-6386.

Cost: Batteries are listed among items with no fees for residents in CHaRM's electronics listing ("All other items no fee"; TVs/monitors are $25 each for residents). CHaRM operations generally are paid from grants, sponsorships, donations and recycling fees, so other material categories may carry fees.

New York City, NY

Special Waste Drop-Off sites & SAFE Disposal events · NYC Dept. of Sanitation (DSNY)

Accepts: Rechargeable and lithium-ion batteries — "DO NOT put rechargeable or lithium-ion batteries in the trash or recycling"; they are used in cell phones, laptops, digital cameras, rechargeable appliances, power tools and electric bikes and scooters, and NYC 311 states it is "illegal and dangerous" to put lithium-ion batteries in trash or recycling. Button cell and coin batteries — never in trash or recycling. Automotive/car batteries — never in trash or recycling; they can be returned to any service station or auto supply store that sells them. Single-use alkaline (AA, AAA, C, D, 9V) — "can be discarded with regular trash"; tape the ends of D and 9V batteries. The Special Waste Drop-Off accepted list covers automotive, rechargeable (lead acid, Li-Ion, Ni-MH, Ni-ZN, Ni-Cd) and single-use (alkaline, lithium) batteries. Preparation: batteries should be individually bagged or have ends/terminals taped (use CLEAR tape; alkaline batteries should not be bagged or taped). No separate statement about full EV traction packs appears on the DSNY pages.

Drop-off: Special Waste Drop-Off sites — one in each borough, open Tuesday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. (closed legal holidays and during severe weather), NYC residents only, proof of residency may be asked: Bronx, Hunts Point — Farragut Street and the East River, enter on Farragut Street off Food Center Drive; Brooklyn, Greenpoint — 459 North Henry Street, entrance off Kingsland Avenue; Manhattan, Lower East Side — 74 Pike Slip between Cherry and South Streets, under the Manhattan Bridge; Queens, College Point — 30th Avenue between 120th and 122nd Streets; Staten Island, Fresh Kills — off the Muldoon Avenue exit of the southbound West Shore Expressway. SAFE Disposal events are another route for non-alkaline batteries. In-store: all stores in New York State that sell rechargeable batteries or products containing them MUST accept rechargeable batteries for recycling.

Cost: No general drop-off fee is stated on the DSNY pages. One stated money detail (NYC 311): for automotive/scooter batteries, if you buy a new battery at the same time or within 30 days, the $5 tax on the new battery will be waived or refunded.

Boston, MA

Zero Waste Day drop-off events · City of Boston, Dept. of Public Works

Accepts: Hazardous batteries — bring to a local retailer or a Zero Waste Day, with tape on the terminals: lithium-ion rechargeable (typically in cell phones, laptops and small power tools; "if damaged, they can be extremely flammable"); rechargeable AA, AAA, C, D, 9V (Ni-Cad) — "Please do not put any rechargeable batteries in the trash or recycling"; lithium primary — not in trash or recycling, tape terminals and handle with care; lead acid automotive or sealed — leaking lead acid batteries are hazardous waste, handle with caution. Non-hazardous, per the City's Recycling page: traditional everyday single-use alkaline AA, AAA, C, D, 9V go in regular trash. Zero Waste Day itself: "We accept rechargeable batteries such as lithium-ion batteries. We do NOT accept Alkaline Batteries … Please place them in your regular trash." No statement about e-bike or EV packs appears on the City pages.

Drop-off: Zero Waste Day drop-off events — Boston residents only; show a photo ID, utility bill or lease as proof of residency; no waste from businesses. Example listing: Zero Waste Day Drop-Off, November 21, 2026, 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m., Millennium Park, 315 Gardner Street, West Roxbury — event dates and locations rotate; this is one listed event, not a permanent facility. Hazardous batteries can also go to a local retailer.

Cost: The Zero Waste Day event listing states Price: FREE.

Miami, FL (Miami-Dade County)

Home Chemical Collection Centers & Mobile Events · Miami-Dade County

Accepts — take to a Home Chemical Collection Center: button batteries ("C-type 3V lithium is the most common"); lithium / lithium-ion (3V, 6V, 3V button); nickel-cadmium and nickel metal hydride rechargeables (AA, AAA, C, D, 6V, 9V); sealed lead acid rechargeable (multiples of 2 volts: 2V, 6V, 12V); silver oxide; and small lithium-ion batteries (button batteries). The Mobile Events list includes lead-acid and rechargeable batteries and small lithium-ion (button) batteries. Return to place of purchase: lead acid vehicle batteries (6V, 12V). Safe to toss in the trash (County guidance): alkaline (manganese) and carbon zinc (AA, AAA, C, D, 6V, 9V) and reusable (rechargeable) alkaline manganese (AA, AAA, C, D). No statement about e-bike or EV packs appears on the County pages. This is a county program serving all Miami-Dade County residents, including the City of Miami area.

Drop-off: Two Home Chemical Collection Centers, open to all Miami-Dade County residents Wednesday to Sunday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.: South Dade, 23707 SW 97th Avenue, Homestead, FL 33032, Gate B; West Dade, 8801 NW 58th Street, Doral, FL 33178. Commercial waste is not accepted. Home Chemical Drop-Off Mobile Events also run for residential customers at Trash and Recycling Centers around the county (ID required at mobile events).

Cost: The Mobile Events are free and open to all Miami-Dade County residents; no separate fee statement for the two permanent centers was recorded from the County pages.