Curbside GuideHow to get rid of batteries in Jacksonville, FL
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Duval County residents can bring car batteries and rechargeable batteries free to the City's Household Hazardous Waste Facility (2675 Commonwealth Ave.) or a mobile collection event.
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- Household (AA, AAA, 9V)
- The City's HHW list names car and rechargeable batteries but doesn't list single-use alkaline (AA, AAA, 9-volt) batteries. Call the HHW Facility at (904) 387-8847 before bringing them.
- Lithium-ion & rechargeable
- Rechargeable batteries are accepted at the HHW Facility and mobile collection events. Some retailers also take rechargeable batteries back, so check with the store.
- Car (lead-acid)
- Car batteries are accepted at the HHW Facility. Retailers may also take automotive batteries back.
- Fire safety / packing
- Tape terminals or bag each rechargeable battery separately, and keep car batteries upright.
- Drop-off
- Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 2675 Commonwealth Ave., Jacksonville 32254, (904) 387-8847. Open Tuesday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Sunday and Monday. Free for Duval County residents.
- Tip
- Mobile collection events are open to all Duval County residents. Call (904) 387-8847 for the schedule, since dates can change.
Official source: www.jacksonville.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 Jacksonville?
Duval County residents can bring car batteries and rechargeable batteries free to the City's Household Hazardous Waste Facility (2675 Commonwealth Ave.) or a mobile collection event.
Can I throw AA, AAA or 9-volt batteries in the trash in Jacksonville?
The City's HHW list names car and rechargeable batteries but doesn't list single-use alkaline (AA, AAA, 9-volt) batteries. Call the HHW Facility at (904) 387-8847 before bringing them.
What do I do with lithium-ion and rechargeable batteries in Jacksonville?
Rechargeable batteries are accepted at the HHW Facility and mobile collection events. Some retailers also take rechargeable batteries back, so check with the store.
How do I get rid of a car battery in Jacksonville?
Car batteries are accepted at the HHW Facility. Retailers may also take automotive batteries back.
How should I pack batteries for disposal?
Tape terminals or bag each rechargeable battery separately, and keep car batteries upright.
Where can I drop off batteries in Jacksonville?
Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 2675 Commonwealth Ave., Jacksonville 32254, (904) 387-8847. Open Tuesday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Sunday and Monday. Free for Duval County residents.