Curbside GuideHow to get rid of batteries in Miami, FL
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City of Miami points residents to Miami-Dade County Home Chemical Collection Centers for household chemicals. County centers and the County battery chart: take lead-acid, rechargeable, lithium-ion/button, NiCd, NiMH, and sealed lead-acid batteries to a Home Chemical Collection Center; alkaline/carbon-zinc may go in household garbage per the County chart. Car batteries: retailer take-back or a Home Chemical Collection Center.
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- Household (AA, AAA, 9V)
- Alkaline and carbon-zinc (AA, AAA, C, D, 9V, etc.) are classified non-hazardous on the Miami-Dade battery chart — household garbage. Button, lithium/lithium-ion, NiCd, NiMH, silver-oxide, and sealed lead-acid go to a Home Chemical Collection Center.
- Lithium-ion & rechargeable
- Small lithium-ion/button batteries are listed as accepted at Home Chemical Collection Centers. Pack securely; do not trash lithium rechargeables.
- Car (lead-acid)
- Lead-acid vehicle batteries: take back to place of purchase (many retailers accept them; fee possible) or bring to a Home Chemical Collection Center. Metal recyclers may pay for car batteries.
- Fire safety / packing
- Pack containers upright in sturdy boxes, tighten lids, label unknowns, and contain leaks with absorbent. Centers are for residents only — no business waste.
- Drop-off
- West Dade: 8801 NW 58 Street, Doral, FL 33178. South Dade: 23707 SW 97th Ave, Gate B, Homestead, FL 33032. Hours Wed–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m. City of Miami Solid Waste refers residents to County centers; call (305) 468-5900 for hours/locations. Mobile Home Chemical Drop-Off events also accept HHW/electronics (ID required).
- Tip
- City of Miami: miami.gov Dispose of Hazardous Materials page. County centers also take many electronics and fluorescents.
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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 Miami?
City of Miami points residents to Miami-Dade County Home Chemical Collection Centers for household chemicals. County centers and the County battery chart: take lead-acid, rechargeable, lithium-ion/button, NiCd, NiMH, and sealed lead-acid batteries to a Home Chemical Collection Center; alkaline/carbon-zinc may go in household garbage per the County chart. Car batteries: retailer take-back or a Home Chemical Collection Center.
Can I throw AA, AAA or 9-volt batteries in the trash in Miami?
Alkaline and carbon-zinc (AA, AAA, C, D, 9V, etc.) are classified non-hazardous on the Miami-Dade battery chart — household garbage. Button, lithium/lithium-ion, NiCd, NiMH, silver-oxide, and sealed lead-acid go to a Home Chemical Collection Center.
What do I do with lithium-ion and rechargeable batteries in Miami?
Small lithium-ion/button batteries are listed as accepted at Home Chemical Collection Centers. Pack securely; do not trash lithium rechargeables.
How do I get rid of a car battery in Miami?
Lead-acid vehicle batteries: take back to place of purchase (many retailers accept them; fee possible) or bring to a Home Chemical Collection Center. Metal recyclers may pay for car batteries.
How should I pack batteries for disposal?
Pack containers upright in sturdy boxes, tighten lids, label unknowns, and contain leaks with absorbent. Centers are for residents only — no business waste.
Where can I drop off batteries in Miami?
West Dade: 8801 NW 58 Street, Doral, FL 33178. South Dade: 23707 SW 97th Ave, Gate B, Homestead, FL 33032. Hours Wed–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m. City of Miami Solid Waste refers residents to County centers; call (305) 468-5900 for hours/locations. Mobile Home Chemical Drop-Off events also accept HHW/electronics (ID required).