Battery Disposal

Rechargeable batteries: 

Detected rechargeable batteries are accepted at our Recycle Center at no cost. Batteries that cannot be detached from their devices can be brought to us for processing as part of our electronics recycling program. Many electronics are also collected year-round, free of charge, at all Lowe's Home Improvement and Home Depot stores.

rechargeable batteries are a fire hazard

Lithium-ion batteries and devices containing them should NOT go in household garbage or recycling bins. These batteries (and devices that contain them, such as robotic vacuums, cordless tools, etc.) are highly hazardous when placed in the trash. During trash collection and processing, batteries are often punctured or crushed, which can damage the separation between the cathode and anode, leading to a fire or explosion.

Lithium-ion batteries SHOULD be taken to separate electronics recycling drop-off sites or household hazardous waste collection events.

To prevent fires, tape battery terminals and/or place each lithium-ion battery in a separate plastic bag.

Standard Alkaline Batteries: Can be placed in your household trash for regular disposal after taping terminals. However, some local stores with recycling programs will also recycle these alkaline batteries. 

Lead Acid Batteries: Such as car batteries, may be brought to the 9031 Reichs Ford Road recycling drop-off center for no fee.

Button Batteries (Also known as NiCad): Will sometimes contain mercury. Even if they don’t, they likely contain other toxic and corrosive chemicals and are best disposed of as hazardous waste.

When storing, transporting, or disposing of batteries, please use caution to prevent short circuits, overheating, or sparking. For lithium-ion batteries, place each individual battery in a separate clear plastic bag. For all other household batteries, use clear packing tape, electrical tape, or duct tape across the ends of the batteries to prevent the ends from touching one another or from striking metal surfaces, then place the batteries in a clear plastic bag for transport, disposal, or recycling. Avoid storing batteries in a metal container.

For more information on alternative battery recycling and disposal programs, please visit https://www.call2recycle.org/