Curbside GuideHow to get rid of batteries in Tulsa, OK
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Drop household and car batteries free at the City's Household Pollutant Collection Facility, 4502 S. Galveston Ave., with a driver's license or City utility bill.
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- Lithium-ion Not separated out on the City p…
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- Drop-off HPCF, 4502 S
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- Household (AA, AAA, 9V)
- Household batteries are accepted at the HPCF.
- Lithium-ion & rechargeable
- Not separated out on the City page; bring them to the HPCF.
- Car (lead-acid)
- Car batteries are accepted at the HPCF.
- Fire safety / packing
- Show a driver's license or City of Tulsa utility bill.
- Drop-off
- HPCF, 4502 S. Galveston Ave., Wednesday and Saturday, 8 to 11:30 a.m. and noon to 4:30 p.m. Closed Wed, Nov. 11, 2026 (Veterans Day). (918) 591-4325.
- Tip
- Free for Tulsa residents; nearby towns need a M.e.t. voucher (918-584-0584).
Official source: www.cityoftulsa.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 Tulsa?
Drop household and car batteries free at the City's Household Pollutant Collection Facility, 4502 S. Galveston Ave., with a driver's license or City utility bill.
Can I throw AA, AAA or 9-volt batteries in the trash in Tulsa?
Household batteries are accepted at the HPCF.
What do I do with lithium-ion and rechargeable batteries in Tulsa?
Not separated out on the City page; bring them to the HPCF.
How do I get rid of a car battery in Tulsa?
Car batteries are accepted at the HPCF.
How should I pack batteries for disposal?
Show a driver's license or City of Tulsa utility bill.
Where can I drop off batteries in Tulsa?
HPCF, 4502 S. Galveston Ave., Wednesday and Saturday, 8 to 11:30 a.m. and noon to 4:30 p.m. Closed Wed, Nov. 11, 2026 (Veterans Day). (918) 591-4325.