Curbside GuideHow to get rid of batteries in Mesa, AZ
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Bring batteries to Mesa's Household Hazardous Materials facility, 2412 N. Center St., Bldg 2 (Wed–Sat 7 a.m.–2 p.m.), with proof of residency.
- Household Alkaline batteries are accepted
- Lithium-ion Lithium-ion, laptop, cell phone…
- Car battery Automotive and marine batteries…
- Drop-off HHM facility, 2412 N
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- Household (AA, AAA, 9V)
- Alkaline batteries are accepted. Don't tape them.
- Lithium-ion & rechargeable
- Lithium-ion, laptop, cell phone and rechargeable batteries are accepted. Tape the terminals.
- Car (lead-acid)
- Automotive and marine batteries are accepted.
- Fire safety / packing
- Tape terminals on everything except alkaline. Use boxes, not bags, and stay in your vehicle.
- Drop-off
- HHM facility, 2412 N. Center St., Bldg 2. Free for Green & Clean fee payers.
- Tip
- One visit per day. Closed Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Nov. 27, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Questions: 480-644-4463 or [email protected].
Official source: www.mesaaz.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 Mesa?
Bring batteries to Mesa's Household Hazardous Materials facility, 2412 N. Center St., Bldg 2 (Wed–Sat 7 a.m.–2 p.m.), with proof of residency.
Can I throw AA, AAA or 9-volt batteries in the trash in Mesa?
Alkaline batteries are accepted. Don't tape them.
What do I do with lithium-ion and rechargeable batteries in Mesa?
Lithium-ion, laptop, cell phone and rechargeable batteries are accepted. Tape the terminals.
How do I get rid of a car battery in Mesa?
Automotive and marine batteries are accepted.
How should I pack batteries for disposal?
Tape terminals on everything except alkaline. Use boxes, not bags, and stay in your vehicle.
Where can I drop off batteries in Mesa?
HHM facility, 2412 N. Center St., Bldg 2. Free for Green & Clean fee payers.