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 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.
Loose batteries are batteries sold separately from a product, individually packaged with a product, or designed to be easily removed from a product with no more than common household tools. Products containing loose batteries are not subject to the battery-embedded product fee. For information on loose batteries, visit the Battery Stewardship
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659 14th St, Oakland • (510) 637-0200Tape battery terminals.Free Drop-off -
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125 14th St, Oakland • (510) 238-3134Tape 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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1801 Adeline St, Oakland • (510) 238-7352Tape 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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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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120 Vista Ave, Piedmont • 510-420-3030Piedmont residents only.Free Drop-off -
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5533 College Ave, Oakland • (510) 230-0145Use their Redwood Materials Lithium Ion Battery & Battery Embedded Product Kiosk.Free Drop-off -
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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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950 W. Mall Square, Alameda •No large quantities.Free Drop-off -
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1155 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda • (510) 747-7500Accepts batteries from members only - no large quantities. Drop off in the Senior Center.Free Drop-off -
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640A Central Avenue, Alameda • (510) 522-1345No large quantities.Free Drop-off -
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3565 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland • (510) 482-7844Tape battery terminals.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) 606-6606Note: 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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2263 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda •No large quantities.Free Drop-off -
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1550 Oak St, Alameda • (510) 747-7777Collection by the copier. Tape ends of batteries.Free Drop-off -
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2160 Otis Drive, Alameda • (510) 749-7500Recycle small electronic items such as cell phones, MP3 players, rechargeable batteries, and printer cartridges in store for free.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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2298 South Shore Center, Alameda • (510) 769-7540No large quantities.Free Drop-off -
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2801 Encinal Ave, Alameda • (510) 523-4821Free Drop-off -
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2020 Milvia St, Berkeley • (510) 845-0410Free Drop-off
Additional Online Resources for Batteries - Household - Rechargeable (up to 5 lbs)
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BatteryNetwork (formerly Call2Recycle) Battery Drop-off Location Finder -Accept all dry-cell rechargeable batteries weighing up to 11 lbs, such as Ni-Cd, Li-Ion, SSLA/Pb, Ni-MH, Ni-ZN. See safety information: https://batterynetwork.org/safety/
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Retriev Technologies -Big Green Box Program for Alkaline, Nickel Cadmium, Nickel-Metal Hydride, Lead Acid, Lithium Ion and Primary Lithium for corporations, consumers, schools, government agencies and anyone.
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g2Revolution -Lantern Batteries, Alkaline Batteries, Rechargeable Lithium, NICAD, NIMH, Carbon-Zinc
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Redwood Materials -Redwood Consumer Program accepts any rechargeable devices with a lithium-ion battery. 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. https://www.redwoodmaterials.com/collection-point-map/ Find what batteries they accept: https://www.redwoodmaterials.com/resources/what-batteries-can-be-recycled/
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Cirba Solutions (Mark Steadman) -Sells We Recycle Kits to collect and mail back batteries.
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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.
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Republic Environmental Solutions -recycling program to safely and compliantly manage universal waste including bulbs, batteries and mercury devices.
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Central Contra Costa Household Battery Recycling Program -
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