Curbside GuideHow to get rid of batteries in Atlanta, GA
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Atlanta has no City HHW collection program. The City points residents to recycling partner CHaRM (Live Thrive) for household hazardous materials including batteries.
- Household CHaRM Atlanta accepts button, N…
- Lithium-ion Lithium batteries are accepted …
- Car battery Car batteries are not accepted …
- Drop-off CHaRM Atlanta, 1110 Hill St SE,…
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- Household (AA, AAA, 9V)
- CHaRM Atlanta accepts button, NiMH, lithium, carbon-zinc, Ni-Cad, and rechargeable batteries free (tape ends and exposed wires). Alkaline and car batteries are not accepted at CHaRM.
- Lithium-ion & rechargeable
- Lithium batteries are accepted free at CHaRM — tape terminals before drop-off. Appointment required.
- Car (lead-acid)
- Car batteries are not accepted at CHaRM; ask retailers that sell auto batteries or a licensed recycler.
- Fire safety / packing
- Tape all battery ends and exposed wires. Book a CHaRM appointment (app or web) before you go.
- Drop-off
- CHaRM Atlanta, 1110 Hill St SE, Atlanta, GA 30315 — Tue/Thu 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.–2 p.m. by appointment (404-600-6386). CHaRM DeKalb is an alternate site with different days.
- Tip
- City HHW page: atlantaga.gov Public Works. CHaRM is appointment-only.
Official source: www.atlantaga.gov · livethrive.org
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 Atlanta?
Atlanta has no City HHW collection program. The City points residents to recycling partner CHaRM (Live Thrive) for household hazardous materials including batteries.
Can I throw AA, AAA or 9-volt batteries in the trash in Atlanta?
CHaRM Atlanta accepts button, NiMH, lithium, carbon-zinc, Ni-Cad, and rechargeable batteries free (tape ends and exposed wires). Alkaline and car batteries are not accepted at CHaRM.
What do I do with lithium-ion and rechargeable batteries in Atlanta?
Lithium batteries are accepted free at CHaRM — tape terminals before drop-off. Appointment required.
How do I get rid of a car battery in Atlanta?
Car batteries are not accepted at CHaRM; ask retailers that sell auto batteries or a licensed recycler.
How should I pack batteries for disposal?
Tape all battery ends and exposed wires. Book a CHaRM appointment (app or web) before you go.
Where can I drop off batteries in Atlanta?
CHaRM Atlanta, 1110 Hill St SE, Atlanta, GA 30315 — Tue/Thu 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.–2 p.m. by appointment (404-600-6386). CHaRM DeKalb is an alternate site with different days.