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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2801 Encinal Ave, Alameda • (510) 523-4821Call firstFree 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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2020 Milvia St, Berkeley • (510) 845-0410Free 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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6833 International Blvd, Oakland • (510) 615-5728Tape battery terminals.Free Drop-off -
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7201 Oakport St, Oakland • 510-228-4353Redwood 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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150 4th Street, San Francisco • (415) 391-2299Please tape over lithium battery contacts.Free Drop-off -
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303 Arlington Ave., Kensington • (510) 525-2222Free Drop-off -
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88 Spear St., San Francisco • (415) 856-0733Please tape over lithium battery contacts.Free Drop-off -
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172 98th Ave, Oakland •Online service. Programs for residents and businesses.Mail-in for a Fee -
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33 Drumm St., San Francisco • (415) 989-6116Please tape over lithium battery contacts.Free Drop-off -
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456 Mission St., San Francisco • (415) 348-9600Please tape over lithium battery contacts.Free Drop-off -
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275 Sacramento St., San Francisco • (415) 362-5227Please tape over lithium battery contacts.Free Drop-off -
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140 Pine St., San Francisco • (415) 362-7744All household-type, laptop, cell phone, and rechargeable batteries accepted. Please tape over lithium battery contacts.Free Drop-off -
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300 California St., San Francisco • (415) 394-6648Free 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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300 Montgomery St., San Francisco • (415) 788-2984Please tape over lithium battery contacts.Free Drop-off -
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Pier 33, Alcatraz Landing, San Francisco • (415) 438-8342The battery recycling tube is located within Alcatraz Landing Cafe near the local attractions brochures.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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731 Commercial St., San Francisco • (415) 989-8224Please 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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840 Folsom St., San Francisco • (415) 777-5144Please 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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7501 Schmidt Ln., El Cerrito • (510) 215-4350Batteries area.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
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.
