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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.

 
    • Recycle
    AutoZone (807 27th Street)
    807 27th Street, Emeryville • (510) 208-1914
    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.
    Free Drop-off
    • Recycle
    AutoZone
    807 27th Street, Oakland • (510) 208-1914
    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.
    Free Drop-off
    • Recycle
    Firestone Complete Auto Care Store (Oakland- 4238 Broadway)
    4238 Broadway, Oakland • (510) 653-9680
    Free Drop-off
    • Recycle
    Alameda County Business Hazardous Waste Program (Oakland Facility)
    2100 East 7th Street, Oakland • (800) 606-6606
    Lithium & Lion batteries & batteries greater than 9 volts must have terminals insulated
    Drop-off for a Fee
    • Recycle
    Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste Program (Oakland Facility)
    2100 East 7th Street, Oakland • (800) 606-6606
     
    Free Drop-off
    • Recycle
    Art's Automotive
    2871 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley • (510) 540-7093
    Free Drop-off
    • Recycle
    AutoZone
    3050 9th Street, Oakland • (510) 533-9810
    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.
    Free Drop-off
    • Recycle
    AutoZone
    1125 Park St, Alameda • (510) 217-1088
    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.
    Free Drop-off
    • Recycle
    AutoZone
    3533 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland • (510) 336-9124
    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.
    Free Drop-off
    • Recycle
    O'Reilly Auto Parts (4240 International Blvd)
    4240 International Blvd, Oakland • (510) 532-1240
    Free Drop-off
    • Recycle
    Standard Iron & Metal
    4525 San Leandro St., Oakland • (510) 535-0222
    Lead Acid Batteries accepted. This item may have redemption value.
    Free Drop-off
    • Recycle
    Berkeley Recycling Center
    669 Gilman St., Berkeley • (510) 524-0113
    We now accept automotive batteries at the drop-off no fees. Automotive and marine batteries may also be recycled at most automotive shops and dealers throughout Berkeley.
    Free Drop-off
    • Recycle
    AutoZone (7200 Bancroft Avenue)
    7200 Bancroft Avenue, Oakland • (510) 636-8646
    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.
    Free Drop-off
    • Recycle
    Kragen-O'Reilly Auto Parts
    9989 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito • (510) 524-0267
    Free Drop-off
    • Recycle
    Orinda Motors
    63 Orinda Way, Orinda • (925) 254-2012
    Free Drop-off
    • Reuse
    AutoZone (10111 International Blvd)
    10111 International Blvd, Oakland • (510) 635-2115
    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.
    Free Drop-off
    • Recycle
    Kragen-O'Reilly Auto Parts
    10680 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito • (510) 524-3940
    Free Drop-off
    • Recycle
    El Cerrito Recycling + Environmental Resource Center
    7501 Schmidt Ln., El Cerrito • (510) 215-4350
    Batteries area - Car Lead Acid Batteries cubby.
    Free Drop-off
    • Recycle
    Moraga Chevron Service Center
    1455 Moraga Way, Moraga • (925) 376-3991
    Free Drop-off
    • Recycle
    O'Reilly Auto Parts
    2300 16th St., San Francisco • (415) 431-3386
    O'Reilly offers a $10 Gift Certificate when lead-acid batteries are dropped off at this location.
    Free Drop-off
    • Recycle
    Firestone, SF, 1501 Mission St.
    1501 Mission St., San Francisco • (415) 621-4650
    Free Drop-off
    • Recycle
    Batteries USA
    1 Industrial St., San Francisco • (415) 647-5575
    Free Drop-off
    • Recycle
    O'Reilly Auto Parts
    353 Bayshore Blvd., San Francisco • (415) 695-0882
    O'Reilly offers a $10 Gift Certificate when lead-acid batteries are dropped off at this location.
    Free Drop-off
    • Recycle
    East Bay Battery
    2412 Teagarden St, San Leandro • (510) 382-1300
    Free Drop-off
    • Recycle
    AutoZone (1575 South Van Ness)
    1575 South Van Ness, San Francisco • (415) 550-8630
    Free Drop-off

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