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 - Household - Rechargeable (up to 5 lbs)
This item is hazardous and requires proper disposal.
Use the Call2Recycle Battery Drop-off Location Finder for single-use, rechargeable, e-bike, and high energy batteries and cellphones.
High Energy Batteries (300 Watt hours or more) include tool batteries from brands including Ryobi, Milwaukee, DeWalt, Troy-Bilt, and others.
Find more information on our Battery Fact Sheet.
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11939 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito • (510) 235-0800Free Drop-off -
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11939 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito • (510) 235-0800Any rechargeable battery that weighs up to 11 pounds and is under 300 watt hours. Auto/tractor batteries including rechargeable NiCad, rechargeable nickel, metal hydride, rechargeable lithium-ion, lithium single-use button, rechargeable small/sealed lead acid batteries. Non-leaking. Place batteries in a plastic bag before dropping into bin. Call2Recycle program.Free Drop-off -
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4500 Macdonald Ave., Richmond • (510) 237-6400Free Drop-off -
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5533 College Ave, Oakland • (510) 230-0145Free Drop-off -
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2750 Crow Canyon Rd., San Ramon • (925) 838-0194Any rechargeable battery that weighs up to 11 pounds and is under 300 watt hours. Auto/tractor batteries including rechargeable NiCad, rechargeable nickel, metal hydride, rechargeable lithium-ion, lithium single-use button, rechargeable small/sealed lead acid batteries. Non-leaking. Place batteries in a plastic bag before dropping into bin. Call2Recycle program.Free Drop-off -
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2710 Crow Canyon Rd., San Ramon • (925) 552-1960Free Drop-off -
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2734 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley • 510-296-8885Redwood Materials drop-off site for any household rechargeable lithium-ion batteries from consumers (not businesses). Each battery should be placed in its own clear plastic bag (produce or sandwich bag will do) or tape the terminals with packing, electrical or duct tape.Free Drop-off -
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120 Vista Ave, Piedmont • 510-420-3030Piedmont residents only.Free Drop-off -
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669 Gilman St., Berkeley • (510) 524-0113No charge for up to 5 pounds, or 1 quart. Small fee/lb applies for quantities above limit.Free Drop-off -
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1221 Grand Ave., Piedmont • (510) 652-1936All household-type, laptop, cell phone, and rechargeable batteries accepted. Please tape over lithium battery contacts.Free Drop-off -
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3565 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland • (510) 482-7844Tape battery terminals.Free Drop-off -
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2610 Bishop Dr., San Ramon • (925) 277-0202Free Drop-off -
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101 Pittsburg Ave., Richmond • (888) 412-9277Free Drop-off, Drop-off for a Fee -
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5606 San Pablo Ave, Emeryville • (510) 597-5023Tape battery terminals.Free Drop-off -
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550 El Embarcadero, Oakland • (510) 238-7344Tape battery terminals.Free Drop-off -
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3838 Hollis St., Emeryville • (510) 601-9400Any rechargeable battery that weighs up to 11 pounds and is under 300 watt hours. Auto/tractor batteries including rechargeable NiCad, rechargeable nickel, metal hydride, rechargeable lithium-ion, lithium single-use button, rechargeable small/sealed lead acid batteries. Non-leaking. Place batteries in a plastic bag before dropping into bin. Call2Recycle program.Free Drop-off -
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3700 Mandela Pkwy., Emeryville • (510) 420-0323rechargeable batteries, battery backups (UPS), batteries for cellphones, laptops, and button batteriesFree Drop-off -
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125 14th St, Oakland • (510) 238-3134Tape battery terminals.Free Drop-off -
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1801 Adeline St, Oakland • (510) 238-7352Tape battery terminals.Free Drop-off -
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659 14th St, Oakland • (510) 637-0200Tape battery terminals.Free Drop-off -
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6833 International Blvd, Oakland • (510) 615-5728Tape battery terminals.Free Drop-off -
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388 9th St, Oakland • (510) 238-3400Tape battery terminals.Free Drop-off -
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4000 Alameda Ave., Oakland • (510) 533-5455Any rechargeable battery that weighs up to 11 pounds and is under 300 watt hours. Auto/tractor batteries including rechargeable NiCad, rechargeable nickel, metal hydride, rechargeable lithium-ion, lithium single-use button, rechargeable small/sealed lead acid batteries. Non-leaking. Place batteries in a plastic bag before dropping into bin. Call2Recycle program.Free Drop-off -
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2100 East 7th Street, Oakland • (800) 606-6606Note: Swollen Li-ion batteries accepted. If it’s leaking, contact hhw@acgov.org.Free Drop-off -
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2100 East 7th Street, Oakland • (800) 606-6606Lithium & Lion batteries & batteries greater than 9 volts must have terminals insulatedDrop-off for a Fee
Additional Online Resources for Batteries - Household - Rechargeable (up to 5 lbs)
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Battery Recyclers of America -Business services. Primary, cell phone, devices, laptop, Li-Ion, Li polymer, vape pen batteries, and damaged, defective and/or recalled batteries. Also have bucket kits (20-50 lbs) - https://www.batteryrecyclersofamerica.com/buckets/ Battery types you can recycle: alkaline, nickel cadmium, lithium & lithium-ion, nickel metal hydride, iron, zinc carbon, silver zinc. Battery chemistries are those found in remotes, devices, power tools, laptops, cell phones, rechargeable controllers, watches, vehicle remotes, etc.
