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Batteries - Household - Rechargeable (up to 5 lbs)
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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) 601-9400Free 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) 533-5455Free 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 -
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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 -
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1616 Fortmann Way, Alameda • (510) 747-7900(Tape the contacts on both ends before dropping off)Free Drop-off -
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2000 Grand St, Alameda • (510) 748-3901No large quantities.Free Drop-off -
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1550 Oak St, Alameda • (510) 747-7777Free Drop-off -
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2133 Tynan Ave, Alameda •New or Good condition for reuse and good condition AGM or flooded as well. Inquire about inverters and charge controllers and larger batteries.Free Drop-off -
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2263 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda •No large quantities.Free Drop-off -
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7201 Oakport St, Oakland • 510-228-4353Redwood Materials Consumer Collection Program Bin. Including e-bike and e-scooter batteries.Free Drop-off
Additional Online Resources for Batteries - Household - Rechargeable (up to 5 lbs)
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Consumer Program: Lithium-ion batteries shipped by ground transportation only. Each battery should be placed in its own clear plastic bag (produce or sandwich bag will do) or tape the terminals with a packing, electrical or duct tape.