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 Systems (Sacramento) | 6000 88th Street | Sacramento | Recycle | Pick-up for a Fee | ||
| San Francisco Honda's 9th Avenue Service Center | 1259 9th Ave. | San Francisco | Recycle | Free Drop-off | ||
| San Francisco Honda's Marina Service Center | 2098 Lombard St. | San Francisco | 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. | |
| Shoreway Environmental Center (SEC) | 333 Shoreway Road | San Carlos | Recycle | Free Drop-off | Public Recycling Center | |
| Sims Metal (Hayward) | 30104 Industrial Pkwy SW | Hayward | Recycle | Free Drop-off | Lead Acid | |
| Sims Metal (Redwood City) | 699 Seaport Boulevard | Redwood City | Recycle | Free Drop-off | Lead Acid | |
| Sims Metal (Richmond) | 600 S 4th Street | Richmond | Recycle | Free Drop-off | Lead Acid | |
| Sims Metal (San Jose) | Office: 1800 Monterey Highway | Redwood City | Recycle | Free Drop-off | Lead Acid | |
| SMaRT Station | 301 Carl Rd | Sunnyvale | Recycle | Free Drop-off | The SMaRT Station serves Mountain View and Sunnyvale residents only. | |
| Standard Iron & Metal | 4525 San Leandro St. | Oakland | Recycle | Free Drop-off | Lead Acid Batteries accepted. This item may have redemption value. | |
| Sunset 76 | 1700 Noriega St. | San Francisco | Recycle | Free Drop-off | ||
| Tire Choice | 431 San Pablo Avenue | Albany | Recycle | Free Drop-off | Please call first to determine limts per visit. | |
| Tire Choice | 861 Marina Village Pkwy. | Alameda | Recycle | Free Drop-off | ||
| Tred Shed Tire Pros | 50 Bliss Ave. | Pittsburg | Recycle | Free Drop-off | ||
| Tri County Auto Recyclers | 5740 Main St. | Oakley | Recycle | Free Drop-off | ||
| Unocal 76 | 2445 Castro Valley Blvd. | Castro Valley | Recycle | Free Drop-off | ||
| Veolia Environmental Services | 1125 Hensley St | Richmond | Recycle | Pick-up for a Fee, Mail-in for a Fee | ||
| West Contra Costa Battery Recycling Program (WCCIWMA) | El Sobrante | Recycle | Free Drop-off |
