Curbside GuideHow to get rid of batteries in Sacramento, CA
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Drop household batteries free at City Hall (915 I St.), the Department of Utilities (1395 35th Ave.) or a participating community center. Take lithium-ion and car batteries to the HHW facility.
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- Household (AA, AAA, 9V)
- Single-use batteries go free at City Hall, 1395 35th Ave. and community centers: Belle Cooledge, Coloma, Ethel MacLeod Hart, George Sim, Meadowview, South Natomas, Oak Park and Robertson.
- Lithium-ion & rechargeable
- Not accepted at the drop-off sites. Take them to household hazardous waste.
- Car (lead-acid)
- Not accepted at the drop-off sites. Take them to household hazardous waste.
- Fire safety / packing
- Keep batteries out of all carts.
- Drop-off
- HHW at the Sacramento Recycling and Transfer Station, 8491 Fruitridge Road, Tue–Sat 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Free for residents.
- Tip
- Lithium-ion batteries in carts can cause truck fires.
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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 Sacramento?
Drop household batteries free at City Hall (915 I St.), the Department of Utilities (1395 35th Ave.) or a participating community center. Take lithium-ion and car batteries to the HHW facility.
Can I throw AA, AAA or 9-volt batteries in the trash in Sacramento?
Single-use batteries go free at City Hall, 1395 35th Ave. and community centers: Belle Cooledge, Coloma, Ethel MacLeod Hart, George Sim, Meadowview, South Natomas, Oak Park and Robertson.
What do I do with lithium-ion and rechargeable batteries in Sacramento?
Not accepted at the drop-off sites. Take them to household hazardous waste.
How do I get rid of a car battery in Sacramento?
Not accepted at the drop-off sites. Take them to household hazardous waste.
How should I pack batteries for disposal?
Keep batteries out of all carts.
Where can I drop off batteries in Sacramento?
HHW at the Sacramento Recycling and Transfer Station, 8491 Fruitridge Road, Tue–Sat 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Free for residents.