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How to get rid of batteries in Phoenix, AZ
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Never put batteries in your Phoenix trash or recycling cart. City of Phoenix residential solid waste customers get one free at-home Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection per calendar year that takes alkaline, rechargeable lithium-ion and lead-acid car batteries. Schedule it online or call 602-262-6251.
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- Household (AA, AAA, 9V)
- The city says not to put any chemicals or batteries in your trash. Single-use alkaline batteries are on the HHW collection master list, so save them for your yearly HHW pickup.
- Lithium-ion & rechargeable
- Lithium-ion batteries should never go in the trash or recycling bin because they start fires in collection trucks. Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are on the HHW master list. The Phoenix Fire Department also points to the Call2Recycle locator for approved battery recycling drop-offs.
- Car (lead-acid)
- Lead-acid car batteries are on the HHW home collection master list.
- Fire safety / packing
- Seal HHW items in a box labeled "HHW" and set it by your garage or front door, not at the curb, by 7 a.m. on your collection day. Tape battery terminals or bag each battery separately, as EPA recommends.
- Drop-off
- The city's HHW page offers an at-home collection and doesn't list a drop-off site. To schedule, you need your City Services Bill account number (email [email protected] or call 602-262-6251). Electronics with batteries that can't be removed can go to Westech Recyclers, a City of Phoenix Zero Waste business.
- Tip
- If a battery starts to smoke, swell or hiss, move away from it and call 911, the Phoenix Fire Department says.
Official source: www.phoenix.gov · www.phoenix.gov · www.phoenix.gov · www.epa.gov
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 Phoenix?
Never put batteries in your Phoenix trash or recycling cart. City of Phoenix residential solid waste customers get one free at-home Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection per calendar year that takes alkaline, rechargeable lithium-ion and lead-acid car batteries. Schedule it online or call 602-262-6251.
Can I throw AA, AAA or 9-volt batteries in the trash in Phoenix?
The city says not to put any chemicals or batteries in your trash. Single-use alkaline batteries are on the HHW collection master list, so save them for your yearly HHW pickup.
What do I do with lithium-ion and rechargeable batteries in Phoenix?
Lithium-ion batteries should never go in the trash or recycling bin because they start fires in collection trucks. Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are on the HHW master list. The Phoenix Fire Department also points to the Call2Recycle locator for approved battery recycling drop-offs.
How do I get rid of a car battery in Phoenix?
Lead-acid car batteries are on the HHW home collection master list.
How should I pack batteries for disposal?
Seal HHW items in a box labeled "HHW" and set it by your garage or front door, not at the curb, by 7 a.m. on your collection day. Tape battery terminals or bag each battery separately, as EPA recommends.
Where can I drop off batteries in Phoenix?
The city's HHW page offers an at-home collection and doesn't list a drop-off site. To schedule, you need your City Services Bill account number (email [email protected] or call 602-262-6251). Electronics with batteries that can't be removed can go to Westech Recyclers, a City of Phoenix Zero Waste business.