Curbside GuideHow to get rid of batteries in Lancaster, CA
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Batteries are not accepted as WM bulky items. Take them to the Antelope Valley Environmental Collection Center HHW event.
- Household AVECC accepts batteries with ot…
- Lithium-ion Keep specialty batteries out of…
- Car battery Ask AVECC staff about automotiv…
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- Household (AA, AAA, 9V)
- AVECC accepts batteries with other HHW on the 1st and 3rd Saturday each month, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Lithium-ion & rechargeable
- Keep specialty batteries out of trash/recycling; use AVECC.
- Car (lead-acid)
- Ask AVECC staff about automotive batteries; the guide lists batteries among accepted HHW.
- Fire safety / packing
- Do not set batteries out with bulky piles.
- Drop-off
- Antelope Valley Environmental Collection Center, 1200 W. City Ranch Road, Palmdale — 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Tip
- WM Lancaster customer service: (661) 947-7197.
Official source: home.wm.com
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 Lancaster?
Batteries are not accepted as WM bulky items. Take them to the Antelope Valley Environmental Collection Center HHW event.
Can I throw AA, AAA or 9-volt batteries in the trash in Lancaster?
AVECC accepts batteries with other HHW on the 1st and 3rd Saturday each month, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
What do I do with lithium-ion and rechargeable batteries in Lancaster?
Keep specialty batteries out of trash/recycling; use AVECC.
How do I get rid of a car battery in Lancaster?
Ask AVECC staff about automotive batteries; the guide lists batteries among accepted HHW.
How should I pack batteries for disposal?
Do not set batteries out with bulky piles.
Where can I drop off batteries in Lancaster?
Antelope Valley Environmental Collection Center, 1200 W. City Ranch Road, Palmdale — 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.