Curbside GuideHow to get rid of batteries in Salinas, CA
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Batteries (auto and household) cannot go in any curbside cart. Take them to the free residential Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility in Salinas.
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- Lithium-ion Treat lithium and other special…
- Car battery Auto batteries are also banned …
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- Household (AA, AAA, 9V)
- Household batteries are listed with items that cannot go in trash, recycling or organics carts. Use the HHW Collection Facility (free for residential customers).
- Lithium-ion & rechargeable
- Treat lithium and other specialty batteries as household hazardous waste — do not put them in carts; use the HHW Collection Facility.
- Car (lead-acid)
- Auto batteries are also banned from carts; take them to the HHW Collection Facility.
- Fire safety / packing
- Do not put batteries in curbside carts. Follow HHW facility packing rules when you drop off.
- Drop-off
- Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility in Salinas — free for residential customers (see City Safely Handling Hazardous Waste / HHW info).
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Official source: www.cityofsalinas.org
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 Salinas?
Batteries (auto and household) cannot go in any curbside cart. Take them to the free residential Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility in Salinas.
Can I throw AA, AAA or 9-volt batteries in the trash in Salinas?
Household batteries are listed with items that cannot go in trash, recycling or organics carts. Use the HHW Collection Facility (free for residential customers).
What do I do with lithium-ion and rechargeable batteries in Salinas?
Treat lithium and other specialty batteries as household hazardous waste — do not put them in carts; use the HHW Collection Facility.
How do I get rid of a car battery in Salinas?
Auto batteries are also banned from carts; take them to the HHW Collection Facility.
How should I pack batteries for disposal?
Do not put batteries in curbside carts. Follow HHW facility packing rules when you drop off.
Where can I drop off batteries in Salinas?
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility in Salinas — free for residential customers (see City Safely Handling Hazardous Waste / HHW info).