Welcome to RE:Source! Your online directory for reuse, repair and proper disposal options for the Bay Area. Although we do our best to stay up-to-date, information is constantly changing and we encourage you to call ahead to verify hours and availability.
Batteries - Automotive or Boat
This item is hazardous and requires proper disposal.
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.
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1259 9th Ave., San Francisco • (415) 682-2900Free Drop-off -
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501 Tunnel Ave., San Francisco • (415) 330-1405Limit 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.Free Drop-off -
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501 Tunnel Ave., San Francisco • (415) 330-1425Quantity limits and disposal fees apply. You must qualify and make an appointment in advance. San Francisco businesses only.Drop-off for a Fee -
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501 Tunnel Ave, San Francisco • (415) 330-1405San Francisco Residents only.Free Pick-up -
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4540 Mission St., San Francisco • (415) 586-8262O'Reilly offers a $10 Gift Certificate when lead-acid batteries are dropped off at this location.Free Drop-off -
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32100 Alvarado Blvd., Union City • (510) 324-2210With 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.Free Drop-off -
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34529 Alvarado-Niles Blvd, Union City • (510) 404-2390With 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.Free Drop-off -
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1700 Noriega St., San Francisco • (415) 753-9635Free Drop-off -
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2150 Taraval St., San Francisco • (415) 682-9177O'Reilly offers a $10 gift certificate for auto battery drop-offFree Drop-off -
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35060 Newark Blvd, Newark • (510) 793-2039With 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.Free Drop-off -
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170 S. Spruce Ave, South San Francisco • 415-596-2305Pick-up for a Fee -
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170 South Spruce Ave, South San Francisco • (415) 596-2305Pick-up for a Fee -
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220 South Spruce Avenue, South San Francisco • (650) 588-2838Pick-up for a Fee -
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40861 Fremont Blvd., Fremont • (510) 413-7833Select marine batteries onlyFree Drop-off -
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41094 Fremont Blvd., Fremont • (510) 656-2533With 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.Free Drop-off -
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5795 Mowry Ave., Newark • (510) 936-7008Free Drop-off -
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41149 Boyce Rd., Fremont • (800) 606-6606Lithium & Lion batteries & batteries greater than 9 volts must have terminals insulatedDrop-off for a Fee -
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41149 Boyce Rd., Fremont • (800) 606-6606Free Drop-off -
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333 Shoreway Road, San Carlos • (650) 802-8355Public Recycling CenterFree Drop-off -
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699 Seaport Boulevard, Redwood City • 650-369-4161Lead AcidFree Drop-off -
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Office: 1800 Monterey Highway, Redwood City • 408-494-4200Lead AcidFree Drop-off -
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2300 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City • (650) 568-4040Costco recycles auto batteries in their Tire & Auto Shop.Free Drop-off -
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2160 University Ave, East Palo Alto • (650) 321-7221With 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.Free Drop-off -
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1601 Dixon Landing Rd., Milpitas • (408) 432-1234Drop-off for a Fee -
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2501 Embarcadero Way, Palo Alto • (650) 496-5910Only 15 gallons or 125 pounds of hazardous waste per visit. Must be a Palo Alto resident, proof of residency is required.Free Drop-off
