Battery Recycling
Residents can recycle and drop off batteries free of charge, provided they follow the necessary instructions.
Used batteries can be taken to your local recycling depot or nearby store for disposal.
Acceptable batteries
Residents can recycle the following battery types free of charge:
- Standard A, AA, AAA, C, D, 6V, 9V
- Lithium
- Mercury
- Rechargeable batteries (Lithium Ion, Nickel Cadmium, Small Sealed Lead Acid)
Battery drop-off instructions
Residents should put a piece of masking tape over the ends of the 9V alkaline batteries and rechargeable batteries with exposed terminals.
Residents are asked to separate alkaline and non-rechargeable batteries before dropping them off.
Unaccepted batteries
The follow types of batteries are not accepted at recycling depots:
- Car batteries (wet lead acid batteries)
- Leaking batteries
You may take these batteries to a household hazardous waste depot for disposal.
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