Alkaline Battery Recycling
Household alkaline batteries may be accepted in trash in many communities, but recycling is recommended. Confirm the rules with your local waste authority. Business waste requirements differ. Small amounts can go to retail drop-off or household hazardous waste sites. Businesses can get scheduled pickup from a certified recycler. Commercial recycling is usually a small per-pound fee.
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Household alkaline batteries may be accepted in trash in many communities, but recycling is recommended. Confirm the rules with your local waste authority. Business waste requirements differ.
Schools, offices, and facilities can use prepaid collection boxes or scheduled pickups, and get a certificate of recycling for sustainability reporting.
- Tape the terminals of 9-volt batteries.
- Store in a plastic or cardboard container, not metal.
- Keep them dry and separate from lithium batteries if possible.
Many hardware stores, libraries, and household hazardous waste programs collect alkaline batteries. Stewardship programs in some states make drop-off free.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I recycle alkaline batteries?
Small quantities can go to retail drop-off points and household hazardous waste facilities. Businesses can request pickup from a certified recycler through Rebattr.
Can I throw away alkaline batteries?
Household alkaline batteries may be accepted in trash in many communities, but recycling is recommended. Confirm the rules with your local waste authority. Business waste requirements differ.
How much does alkaline battery recycling cost?
Alkaline batteries have low material value, so commercial recycling usually involves a small per-pound fee or a prepaid mail-back box.
Can I throw AA batteries in the trash?
In most states it is legal for households, but not in California. Recycling recovers zinc, manganese, and steel, and programs in many states are free.
Why tape 9-volt batteries?
The positive and negative terminals sit side by side. If they touch a paperclip, steel wool, or another battery, they can short and start a fire.