Recycle Lithium Battery Devices
Many common items contain lithium batteries—smartphones, laptops, tablets, smartwatches, Bluetooth headphones, digital cameras, cordless power tools, LED flashlights, robot vacuums, e-scooters, drones, power banks, key fobs, hearing aids, and smart home devices.
If thrown in the trash, recycling bin, or Annual Cleanup Campaign pile these batteries can spark fires, leak harmful chemicals into the environment, and put workers at risk of injury.
Safe Disposal Options
- Schedule a FREE drop-off at HHW.org or call 408-299-7300.
- Bring them to Environmental Day or the Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off event.
- Check out Zero Waste Silicon Valley’s e-waste recycling program.
- Contact local electronics or home improvement stores to ask about in-store recycling programs.
Dry cell battery drop-off: All residents may drop off batteries at any of the following locations during regular business hours:
- City Hall Municipal Service Counter - 1500 Warburton Ave
- Fire Administration - 777 Benton St
- Mission Branch Library - 1098 Lexington St
- Central Park Library - 2635 Homestead Rd
- Northside Branch Library - 695 Moreland Way
- The Community Recreation Center - 969 Kiely Blvd
For safety, please tape the ends of the battery terminals before placing into collection receptacles. Types of batteries accepted: Alkaline button cell, AA, AAA, C, D, and 9V Lithium-ion. No rechargeable batteries. No nickel-cadmium batteries.
Dry cell battery curbside collection: For safety, please tape the positive terminals and place in a zip-lock bag on top of your garbage cart.
