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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Action Metal Recycling | 385 Pittsburg Ave. | Richmond | Recycle | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| American Battery Company of Hayward | 3496 Arden Rd. | Hayward | Recycle | Free Drop-off | ||
| Kragen-O'Reilly Auto Parts | 10680 San Pablo Ave. | El Cerrito | Recycle | Free Drop-off | ||
| RyNck Tire & Auto Center (Pleasanton) | 3420 Stanley Blvd. | Pleasanton | Recycle | Free Drop-off | ||
| Batteries USA | 1 Industrial St. | San Francisco | Recycle | Free Drop-off | ||
| Central Contra Costa Household Battery Recycling Program | Recycle | Free Drop-off | ||||
| Certified Tire and Service Center (Pleasanton) | 4216 Rosewood Dr. | Pleasanton | Recycle | Free Drop-off | Please call first to determine limts per visit. | |
| Kragen-O'Reilly Auto Parts | 12925 San Pablo Ave. | Richmond | Recycle | Free Drop-off | ||
| O'Reilly Auto Parts (4240 International Blvd) | 4240 International Blvd | Oakland | Recycle | Free Drop-off | ||
| Safety Kleen Systems (Sacramento) | 6000 88th Street | Sacramento | Recycle | Pick-up for a Fee | ||
| Modern Waste Solutions |
4391 Pell Dr #G |
Sacramento | Recycle | Free Drop-off | ||
| Kragen-O'Reilly Auto Parts | 1251 Tara Hills Dr. | Pinole | Recycle | Free Drop-off | ||
| Sears Auto Service Department (660 W. Winton Ave) | 660 W. Winton Ave. | Hayward | Recycle | Drop-off for a Fee | Small recycling fee applicable. | |
| Firestone, SF, 1501 Mission St. | 1501 Mission St. | San Francisco | Recycle | Free Drop-off | ||
| Contra Costa Battery Service | 2170 Commerce Ave., Ste N | Concord | Recycle | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| Certified Tire and Service Center (Hayward) | 24087 Mission Blvd. | Hayward | Recycle | Free Drop-off | Please call first to determine limts per visit. | |
| Kragen-O'Reilly Auto Parts | 243 23rd St. | Richmond | Recycle | Free Drop-off | ||
| Shoreway Environmental Center (SEC) | 333 Shoreway Road | San Carlos | Recycle | Free Drop-off | Public Recycling Center | |
| AutoZone (1575 South Van Ness) | 1575 South Van Ness | San Francisco | Recycle | Free Drop-off | ||
| Cirba Solutions (Mark Steadman) | Recycle | Mail-in for a Fee | Commercial quantity. |
