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How to get rid of batteries in San Antonio, TX
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Never put batteries in any curbside cart. Take them to the City's Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Center at 7030 Culebra Road (Tuesday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon; closed holidays) with a recent CPS Energy bill showing the Environmental Fee and a photo ID.
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- Household (AA, AAA, 9V)
- Batteries are on San Antonio's household hazardous waste list, and HHW should never go in curbside carts. Bring single-use batteries to the HHW Drop-Off Center or a monthly HHW event.
- Lithium-ion & rechargeable
- Rechargeable and lithium-ion batteries go to the HHW Drop-Off Center or a monthly HHW event, never in a cart.
- Car (lead-acid)
- The City's HHW list says "batteries" without excluding car batteries; call 311 to confirm before bringing one. EPA says lead-acid car batteries can be returned to a battery retailer.
- Fire safety / packing
- Keep items in their original containers, don't mix materials, and pack everything in a box in your trunk or truck bed. Tape terminals or bag each battery separately, as EPA recommends. HHW loads are limited to 220 lbs.
- Drop-off
- HHW Drop-Off Center, 7030 Culebra Road. Monthly drop-off event: first Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon, at the Bitters Bulky Waste Collection Center, 1800 Wurzbach Pkwy. (next: Saturday, November 7, 2026). Bring a recent CPS Energy bill and photo ID.
- Tip
- A technician unloads your materials, so stay in your vehicle. Questions: 311 or 210-207-6000.
Official source: www.sa.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 San Antonio?
Never put batteries in any curbside cart. Take them to the City's Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Center at 7030 Culebra Road (Tuesday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon; closed holidays) with a recent CPS Energy bill showing the Environmental Fee and a photo ID.
Can I throw AA, AAA or 9-volt batteries in the trash in San Antonio?
Batteries are on San Antonio's household hazardous waste list, and HHW should never go in curbside carts. Bring single-use batteries to the HHW Drop-Off Center or a monthly HHW event.
What do I do with lithium-ion and rechargeable batteries in San Antonio?
Rechargeable and lithium-ion batteries go to the HHW Drop-Off Center or a monthly HHW event, never in a cart.
How do I get rid of a car battery in San Antonio?
The City's HHW list says "batteries" without excluding car batteries; call 311 to confirm before bringing one. EPA says lead-acid car batteries can be returned to a battery retailer.
How should I pack batteries for disposal?
Keep items in their original containers, don't mix materials, and pack everything in a box in your trunk or truck bed. Tape terminals or bag each battery separately, as EPA recommends. HHW loads are limited to 220 lbs.
Where can I drop off batteries in San Antonio?
HHW Drop-Off Center, 7030 Culebra Road. Monthly drop-off event: first Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon, at the Bitters Bulky Waste Collection Center, 1800 Wurzbach Pkwy. (next: Saturday, November 7, 2026). Bring a recent CPS Energy bill and photo ID.