Battery Recycling
Household Battery Recycling
Why should household batteries be recycled?
Household batteries including alkaline and rechargeable batteries cannot be landfilled in California because they contain acids and toxic metals such as mercury, lead, cadmium, and nickel. These metals may harm people and the environment.
Definition:
Alkaline batteries are AAA, AA, C, D button cell and 9-volt batteries
Rechargeable batteries are typically found in cordless phones, power tools and laptops. Types include: Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd), Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH), Lithium Ion (Li-Ion), Nickel Zinc (Ni-Zn), and Small Sealed Lead (SSLA/Pb).
Button batteries are typically found in cameras and hearing aids. Types include: Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) and silver oxide batteries.
Drop Off Locations:
Garrett Hardware10540 Old Redwood Highway (707) 433-6590
Drop-off: individual bag or tape battery terminals
Windsor Town Hall
9291 Old Redwood Highway, Building 400 (707) 838-1000
Drop-off: individual bag or tape battery terminals
Curbside Recycling:
Pick up special yellow battery collection bags at Windsor Town Hall, Windsor Public Works or Windsor Refuse and Recycling Office in Santa Rosa.
- Place batteries in bag and seal firmly
- Place bag on top of blue recycling cart for pick up
For questions call Windsor Refuse and Recycling at (707) 586-5545 or visit www.unicycler.com
For additional information on recycling visit www.recyclenow.org or Sonoma County Recycling Guide