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)
Find more information on our Battery Fact Sheet.
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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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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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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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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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5606 San Pablo Ave, Emeryville • (510) 597-5023Tape battery terminals.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) 230-0145Free 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) 606-6606Lithium & 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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2263 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda •No large quantities.Free Drop-off -
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1550 Oak St, Alameda • (510) 747-7777Free 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
Additional Online Resources for Batteries - Household - Rechargeable (up to 5 lbs)
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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. Also take undamaged e-bike batteries (separate search on their location finder).
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Central Contra Costa Household Battery Recycling Program -
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Lighting Resources Recyclers (EZ on the Earth) -
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West Contra Costa Battery Recycling Program (WCCIWMA) -
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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.