Where can I take my household batteries for recycling?

Question

I know that we shouldn't just throw then together with the trash, and that some places like Lowe's will take batteries for recycling but not the common AA, AAA, 9V, etc batteries, so who takes them?

Answer 1

In Orange County the place to take batteries and anything else that can contaminate, i.e. old tvs, computers, is the  Disposal Center on La Palma, in Anaheim near the i/s with the 5 freeway.

Answer 2

Places like Radio Shack & Wal-Mart will take the batteries & recycle them for you.

DO NOT  throw them in the trash, please.

Answer 3

I know that IKEA stores recycle batteries so get on the web to find out one closest to you.  They are swedish furniture stores who are huge greenies. Cheers

Answer 4

hi yes some places will take them like at your local town and city

Answer 5

your trash can

Answer 6

The police station

The library

Answer 7

Lots of cities have places to take unwanted and waste items for disposal.  They have various areas for various types of things so that the items can be more effectively recycled.

Answer 8

I take my used household batteries, AA, AAA, D,C, etc. to 'The Source' on Sequin St. in Parry Sound. They will accept them for safe disposal. A great service that few people know about, so please pass along.

Answer 9

any chicago public library will take them.....

and i heard that walgreens does too.

Answer 10

Contact your local Solid Waste Services and they will be able to tell you where to bring them for recycling.