How to recycle batteries at Berkeley Recycling:
Enter the Berkeley Recycling Center from Second Street
As you enter the Berkeley Recycling facility turn left towards the drop-off area.
As you enter the Berkeley Recycling facility turn left towards the drop-off area.
At the far end of the drop-off area is a section labeled “Bulbs/Batteries”
At the far end of the drop-off area is a section labeled “Bulbs/Batteries”
At the far end of the drop-off area is a section labeled “Bulbs/Batteries”
At the far end of the drop-off area is a section labeled “Bulbs/Batteries”
Deposit your batteries in the appropriate bin/area.
Deposit your batteries in the appropriate bin/area.
Deposit your batteries in the appropriate bin/area.
Batteries Accepted at Berkeley Recycling
Residents and small businesses in Alameda County can drop-off household batteries (including rechargeables) up to 5 pounds or 1 quart for free.
Household Lithium & Tool Batteries
These include non-rechargeable and rechargeable AAA, AA, C, D, button batteries, tool batteries, iPod and PDA batteries. Residents and small business can drop-off household batteries up to five pounds or one-quart for free. Above that we charge a fee.
Tool and button-type lithium batteries need to be taped together to reduce the risk of fire.
Household Alkaline Batteries
These include non-rechargeable and rechargeable AAA, AA, C, D, button batteries, tool batteries, iPod and PDA batteries. Residents and small business can drop-off household batteries up to five pounds or one-quart for free. Above that we charge a fee:
| Drop-off fees for household batteries above 5-pound/1-quart | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Batteries | $1.00/pound | ||
| Mixed Batteries | $2.00/pound | ||
| Rechargeable/coin | $4.00/pound | ||
| Tool Batteries | Up to 5 pounds, free [?] | ||
Automotive batteries
We now accept automotive batteries at the drop-off no fees.
Alternatively automotive and marine batteries may also be recycled at most automotive shops and dealers throughout Berkeley. Check with your local automotive parts/repair shops if they will take your used batteries.
For more information see StopWaste.org’s battery page.
Lithium power packs
These can be commonly found in electric skateboards, scooters, e-bikes, etc.
Soft pack lithium batteries (battery packs without a hard casing)
These are commonly found in laptops, USB-chargers, mobile phones, etc.
For more information about batteries we do not take see our External Resources page.
