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 | 2160 University Ave | East Palo Alto | Recycle | Free Drop-off | With a new car battery purchase, you’ll be turning in your old battery for a core, but if you have an old battery that needs disposal, or several, you’ll receive a gift card for every battery you drop off. | |
| Kragen-O'Reilly Auto Parts | 4375-B Clayton Rd. | Concord | Recycle | Free Drop-off | ||
| Kragen-O'Reilly Auto Parts | 1500-D Monument Blvd. | Concord | Recycle | Free Drop-off | ||
| Big O Tires | 2155 North Broadway | Walnut Creek | Recycle | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| Pep Boys | 30085 Industrial Pkwy. SW | Union City | Recycle | Free Drop-off | Please call first to determine limts per visit. | |
| Certified Tire and Service Center (Castro Valley) | 3430 Castro Valley Blvd. | Castro Valley | Recycle | Free Drop-off | Please call first to determine limts per visit. | |
| Sims Metal (Richmond) | 600 S 4th Street | Richmond | Recycle | Free Drop-off | Lead Acid | |
| Sims Metal (Redwood City) | 699 Seaport Boulevard | Redwood City | Recycle | Free Drop-off | Lead Acid | |
| AutoZone (35060 Newark Blvd) | 35060 Newark Blvd | Newark | Recycle | Free Drop-off | With a new car battery purchase, you’ll be turning in your old battery for a core, but if you have an old battery that needs disposal, or several, you’ll receive a gift card for every battery you drop off. | |
| San Francisco Honda's Marina Service Center | 2098 Lombard St. | San Francisco | Recycle | Free Drop-off | ||
| Costco | 1000 N Rengstorff Ave | Mountain View | Recycle | Free Drop-off | ||
| Kragen-O'Reilly Auto Parts | 1775 Willow Pass Rd. | Concord | Recycle | Free Drop-off | ||
| CarQuest Auto Parts | 1295 Parkside Drive | Walnut Creek | Recycle | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| Pleasanton Transfer Station | 3110 Busch Rd. | Pleasanton | Recycle | Drop-off for a Fee | Lead Acid. Free for residents. | |
| Certified Tire and Service Center (Dublin) | 6028 Dougherty Rd. | Dublin | Recycle | Free Drop-off | Please call first to determine limts per visit. | |
| Action Metal Recycling | 385 Pittsburg Ave. | Richmond | Recycle | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| Sims Metal (San Jose) | Office: 1800 Monterey Highway | Redwood City | Recycle | Free Drop-off | Lead Acid | |
| AutoZone (807 27th Street) | 807 27th Street | Emeryville | Recycle | Free Drop-off | With a new car battery purchase, you’ll be turning in your old battery for a core, but if you have an old battery that needs disposal, or several, you’ll receive a gift card for every battery you drop off. | |
| Sunset 76 | 1700 Noriega St. | San Francisco | Recycle | Free Drop-off | ||
| Firestone Complete Auto Care Store | 922 W El Camino Real | Sunnyvale | Recycle | Free Drop-off |
