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)
Use the Battery Network (formerly Call2Recycle) Battery Drop-off Location Finder for safe recycling of single-use, rechargeable, e-bike, cell phones, and high energy batteries (300 Watt hours or more tool batteries and include these brands).
- Do not dispose of rechargeable batteries in trash or recycling containers as they are a fire hazard.
- Safety: Tape terminals of Li-ion, Ni-Cd, NiMH & SSLA of batteries using clear packing, electrical or duct tape.
- If using non-clear tape, keep the battery brand and chemistry visible.
- Even though used batteries might not have the energy to power a device, they can still carry enough charge to spark if their terminals come into contact with metal or other batteries.
Learn more about Lithium Ion batteries of all sizes and how to find a safe disposal collector from the EPA.
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300 Montgomery St., San Francisco • (415) 788-2984Please tape over lithium battery contacts.Free Drop-off -
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731 Commercial St., San Francisco • (415) 989-8224Please tape over lithium battery contacts.Free Drop-off -
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1175 Columbus Ave., San Francisco • (415) 345-1079All household-type, laptop, cell phone, and rechargeable batteries accepted. Please tape over lithium battery contacts.Free Drop-off -
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141 Kearny St., San Francisco • (415) 834-0356Please tape over lithium battery contacts.Free Drop-off -
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730 Market St., San Francisco • (415) 397-4800Please tape over lithium battery contacts.Free Drop-off -
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735 Market Street, San Francisco • (415) 408-5494All household-type, laptop, cell phone, and rechargeable batteries accepted. Please tape over lithium battery contacts.Free Drop-off -
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670 4th St., San Francisco • (415) 856-0543Please tape over lithium battery contacts.Free Drop-off -
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459 Powell St., San Francisco • (415) 984-0793Please tape over lithium battery contacts.Free Drop-off -
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70 4th St., San Francisco • (415) 777-4400All household-type, laptop, cell phone, and rechargeable batteries accepted. Please tape over lithium battery contacts.Free Drop-off -
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1279 Pacific Ave., San Francisco • (415) 441-0941Free Drop-off -
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825 Market St., San Francisco • (415) 543-9502Please tape over lithium battery contacts.Free Drop-off -
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840 Folsom St., San Francisco • (415) 777-5144Please tape over lithium battery contacts.Free Drop-off -
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135 Powell St., San Francisco • (415) 391-7222Please tape over lithium battery contacts.Free Drop-off -
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2091 West Winton Avenue, Hayward • (800) 606-6606Lithium & Lion batteries & batteries greater than 9 volts must have terminals insulatedDrop-off for a Fee -
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2091 West Winton Avenue, Hayward • (800) 606-6606Lithium & Lion batteries & batteries greater than 9 volts must have terminals insulatedDrop-off for a Fee -
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2091 West Winton Avenue, Hayward • (800) 606-6606Note: Swollen Li-ion batteries accepted. If it’s leaking, contact hhw@acgov.org.Free Drop-off -
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2254 Polk St., San Francisco • (415) 674-8913Free Drop-off -
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500 Geary St., San Francisco • (415) 673-8413Please tape over lithium battery contacts.Free Drop-off -
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2120 Polk St., San Francisco • (415) 474-9752Please tape over lithium battery contacts.Free Drop-off -
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446 DuBois St, San Rafael • 415-457-8801Including laptop, cell phone, Li Ion, rechargeable. No single use batteries (alkaline batteries). UPS backup power supply unitsFree Drop-off -
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1524 Polk St., San Francisco • (415) 673-4701Please tape over lithium battery contacts.Free Drop-off -
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1563 Polk St., San Francisco • (415) 673-8900Free Drop-off -
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1300 Bush St., San Francisco • (415) 771-3303Please tape over lithium battery contacts.Free Drop-off -
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1700 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco • (415) 771-7030Free Drop-off -
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1230 Sutter St., San Francisco • (415) 829-9946All household-type, laptop, cell phone, and rechargeable batteries accepted. Please tape over lithium battery contacts.Free Drop-off
