Curbside GuideHow to get rid of batteries in Baltimore, MD
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Take batteries to the Sisson Street Residential Drop-Off Center on a household hazardous waste drop-off day (Nov. 6–7 or Dec. 4–5, 2026).
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- Household (AA, AAA, 9V)
- Batteries are on the City's household hazardous waste list for drop-off days at Sisson Street.
- Lithium-ion & rechargeable
- Batteries are accepted at the Sisson Street HHW drop-off days. Keep them out of trash and recycling carts.
- Car (lead-acid)
- Not called out separately on the City's HHW page. Ask at Sisson Street (410-396-7250) before you go.
- Fire safety / packing
- Keep materials in their original, labeled packaging. City residents only; no commercial vehicles.
- Drop-off
- Sisson Street Residential Drop-Off Center, 2840 Sisson St. HHW days: Nov. 6 and 7, and Dec. 4 and 5, 2026, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Tip
- Questions: 410-396-7250 or 311.
Official source: www.baltimorecity.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 Baltimore?
Take batteries to the Sisson Street Residential Drop-Off Center on a household hazardous waste drop-off day (Nov. 6–7 or Dec. 4–5, 2026).
Can I throw AA, AAA or 9-volt batteries in the trash in Baltimore?
Batteries are on the City's household hazardous waste list for drop-off days at Sisson Street.
What do I do with lithium-ion and rechargeable batteries in Baltimore?
Batteries are accepted at the Sisson Street HHW drop-off days. Keep them out of trash and recycling carts.
How do I get rid of a car battery in Baltimore?
Not called out separately on the City's HHW page. Ask at Sisson Street (410-396-7250) before you go.
How should I pack batteries for disposal?
Keep materials in their original, labeled packaging. City residents only; no commercial vehicles.
Where can I drop off batteries in Baltimore?
Sisson Street Residential Drop-Off Center, 2840 Sisson St. HHW days: Nov. 6 and 7, and Dec. 4 and 5, 2026, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.