Curbside GuideHow to get rid of batteries in Albuquerque, NM
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Take batteries to the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center at 2720 Girard NE (Mon, Wed, Fri 8–2; Sat 8–3). It's free for City and Bernalillo County residents.
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- Lithium-ion Accepted
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- Household (AA, AAA, 9V)
- Accepted at the HHW Collection Center.
- Lithium-ion & rechargeable
- Accepted. The center takes batteries of any kind.
- Car (lead-acid)
- Accepted, auto batteries included.
- Fire safety / packing
- Residential waste only.
- Drop-off
- HHW Collection Center (run by Safety-Kleen), 2720 Girard NE, 505-884-2277.
- Tip
- ABQ 311: 505-768-2000. Solid Waste: 505-761-8300.
Official source: www.cabq.gov
Helpful supplies
- Electrical terminal tape — Covering battery terminals helps keep loose batteries from sparking while you store or carry them to a drop-off.
- Battery storage case — Keeps used batteries sorted and separated until your next drop-off trip.
- Fireproof lithium battery bag — Holds lithium-ion and power-tool batteries safely while you wait for a drop-off day.
- Car battery carrier strap — Makes a heavy lead-acid battery easier to carry and keeps it upright.
- Acid-resistant gloves — Protects your hands when handling a car battery.
General tips from official sources
- To prevent fires from lithium-ion batteries, tape battery terminals and/or place batteries in separate plastic bags, and never put them in household garbage or recycling bins. (www.epa.gov)
- Batteries can have enough energy to injure or start fires even when used and when they appear to be discharged. (www.epa.gov)
- Lead-acid (car) batteries may contain up to 18 pounds of lead and about a gallon of corrosive sulfuric acid. Return them to a battery retailer or a household hazardous waste collection program. (www.epa.gov)
- Removable rechargeable batteries can go to specialized battery recyclers, participating retailers that offer battery take-back, or local household hazardous waste programs. (www.epa.gov)
FAQ
How do I get rid of batteries in Albuquerque?
Take batteries to the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center at 2720 Girard NE (Mon, Wed, Fri 8–2; Sat 8–3). It's free for City and Bernalillo County residents.
Can I throw AA, AAA or 9-volt batteries in the trash in Albuquerque?
Accepted at the HHW Collection Center.
What do I do with lithium-ion and rechargeable batteries in Albuquerque?
Accepted. The center takes batteries of any kind.
How do I get rid of a car battery in Albuquerque?
Accepted, auto batteries included.
How should I pack batteries for disposal?
Residential waste only.
Where can I drop off batteries in Albuquerque?
HHW Collection Center (run by Safety-Kleen), 2720 Girard NE, 505-884-2277.