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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AutoZone (10111 International Blvd) | 10111 International Blvd | Oakland | Recycle | Free Drop-off | ||
| AutoZone (10111 International Blvd) | 10111 International Blvd | Oakland | Reuse | Buyback Drop-off | May be eligible to receive a rebate for AutoZone new battery purchase or a $10 gift card through the “It Pays to Recycle” program | |
| AutoZone | 5267 Clayton Rd. | Concord | Recycle | Free Drop-off | ||
| AutoZone | 2160 University Ave | East Palo Alto | Recycle | Free Drop-off | Recycle | |
| AutoZone | 3533 MacArthur Blvd. | Oakland | Recycle | Free Drop-off | ||
| Art's Automotive | 2871 San Pablo Ave. | Berkeley | Recycle | Free Drop-off | ||
| Aqua Metals | 2500 Peru Drive | McCarran | Recycle | Paid Mail-in | Commercial quantity. Lead-acid battery recycling. | |
| American Battery Company of Hayward | 3496 Arden Rd. | Hayward | Recycle | Free Drop-off | ||
| Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste Program (Oakland Facility) | 2100 East 7th Street | Oakland | Recycle | Free Drop-off | ||
| Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste Program (Livermore Facility) | 5584 La Ribera Street | Livermore | Recycle | Free Drop-off | ||
| Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste Program (Hayward Facility) | 2091 West Winton Avenue | Hayward | Recycle | Free Drop-off | ||
| Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste Program (Fremont Facility) | 41149 Boyce Rd. | Fremont | Recycle | Free Drop-off | ||
| Alameda County Business Hazardous Waste Program (Oakland Facility) | 2100 East 7th Street | Oakland | Recycle | Paid Drop-off | Lithium & Lion batteries & batteries greater than 9 volts must have terminals insulated | |
| Alameda County Business Hazardous Waste Program (Livermore Facility) | 5584 La Ribera Street | Livermore | Recycle | Paid Drop-off | Lithium & Lion batteries & batteries greater than 9 volts must have terminals insulated | |
| Alameda County Business Hazardous Waste Program (Hayward Facility) | 2091 West Winton Avenue | Hayward | Recycle | Paid Drop-off | Lithium & Lion batteries & batteries greater than 9 volts must have terminals insulated | |
| Alameda County Business Hazardous Waste Program (Fremont Facility) | 41149 Boyce Rd. | Fremont | Recycle | Paid Drop-off | Lithium & Lion batteries & batteries greater than 9 volts must have terminals insulated | |
| A to Z Recycling Company | 2306 98th Ave. | Oakland | Recycle | Paid Pick-up |
Curbside Service
| Special Action | Note | ||
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| Albany | |||
| Berkeley |
Find appropriate bin for drop-off at Berkeley Recycling Center. ### |
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| Fremont | |||
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| Hayward (Oro Loma - L2) | |||
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| Newark | |||
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| Piedmont | |||
| Pleasanton | |||
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| San Leandro (Oro Loma - L3) | |||
| San Lorenzo (Oro Loma) | |||
| Unincorporated Oro Loma (L1) | |||
| Union City |
