Household Hazardous Waste
This item should never be put in a curbside bin. For more information visit our household hazardous waste page.
Batteries - Automotive or Boat
Auto batteries are lead acid batteries containing sulfuric acid, a corrosive electrolyte.
Turn in your old battery where you buy a replacement at auto and marine parts & supply stores and repair shops. In addition, they accept old car batteries that are not being replaced for recycling collection.
Find more information on our Battery Fact Sheet.
Vendors
| Vendor | Address | City | Destination | Disposal Method | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safety Kleen Systems (Rohnert Park) | 5750 Commerce Blvd | Rohnert Park | Recycle | Pick-up for a Fee | ||
| Safety Kleen (San Jose) | 1147 N 10th Street | San Jose | Recycle | Pick-up for a Fee | ||
| RyNck Tire & Auto Center (Pleasanton) | 3420 Stanley Blvd. | Pleasanton | Recycle | Free Drop-off | ||
| Roesbery Car Care | 2700 Hillcrest Ave. | Antioch | Recycle | Free Drop-off | ||
| Revolt Recycling | 657 143rd Ave | San Leandro | Recycle | Drop-off for a Fee, Pick-up for a Fee | ||
| Retriev Technologies | 265 Quary Rd SE | Lancaster | Recycle | Mail-in for a Fee | Commercial quantity | |
| RecycLights | 20283 Santa Maria Ave | Castro Valley | Recycle | Free Pick-up | Call for details. | |
| Recology SF Household Hazardous Waste Home Collection | 501 Tunnel Ave | San Francisco | Recycle | Free Pick-up | San Francisco Residents only. | |
| Recology SF Household Hazardous Waste Facility | 501 Tunnel Ave. | San Francisco | Recycle | Free Drop-off | Limit of 15 gallons or 125 pounds per day of all household hazardous waste. San Francisco residents only. Address verification required. Open Thursday-Saturday only from 8am-4pm. | |
| Recology SF Business Haz. Waste Drop-Off (VSQG Program) | 501 Tunnel Ave. | San Francisco | Recycle | Drop-off for a Fee | Quantity limits and disposal fees apply. You must qualify and make an appointment in advance. San Francisco businesses only. | |
| Quick Light Recycling | 170 South Spruce Ave | South San Francisco | Recycle | Pick-up for a Fee | ||
| Quality Tune Up | 1175 Fell St. | San Francisco | Recycle | Free Drop-off | ||
| Pleasanton Transfer Station | 3110 Busch Rd. | Pleasanton | Recycle | Drop-off for a Fee | Lead Acid. Free for residents. | |
| Photo Waste Recycling Co. |
2980 Kerner Boulevard Northern CA Headquarters |
San Rafael | Recycle | Pick-up for a Fee | ||
| Pep Boys | 14845 E. 14th St. | San Leandro | Recycle | Free Drop-off | Please call first to determine limts per visit. | |
| Pep Boys | 30085 Industrial Pkwy. SW | Union City | Recycle | Free Drop-off | Please call first to determine limts per visit. | |
| Orinda Motors | 63 Orinda Way | Orinda | Recycle | Free Drop-off | ||
| Oil Changers | 3144 Shane Dr. | Richmond | Recycle | Free Drop-off | ||
| O'Reilly Auto Parts (4240 International Blvd) | 4240 International Blvd | Oakland | Recycle | Free Drop-off | ||
| O'Reilly Auto Parts | 2150 Taraval St. | San Francisco | Recycle | Free Drop-off | O'Reilly offers a $10 gift certificate for auto battery drop-off |
