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Batteries

(Battery, Alkaline Batteries, Carbon Zinc Batteries, Lithium Batteries, Mercuric Oxide Batteries, Silver Oxide Batteries, Zinc Air Batteries, Nickel Cadmium Batteries, Lithium Ion Batteries, Small Sealed Lead Acid Batteries, Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries, Rechargeable Batteries, Gel Cell Batteries, Wheelchair Batteries)

Rethink & Reduce Tips

• Buy rechargeable or long-lasting batteries. Manufacturers typically claim their batteries will last 500 to 1,000 charge/discharge cycles. For easy steps to make the switch to rechargeables follow the California Integrated Waste Management Board's recommendations at Switching to Rechargeable Batteries.

More Get Rid Of It Tips

• Also see Battery Operated Devices

Additional Resources

• Household Battery Fact Sheet
• Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation
• City of Minneapolis Solid Waste & Recycling
• Household Battery Drop-off Locations - Rev. Dec. 2008

Accepted At These Hennepin County Facilities. Proof of residency required (MN drivers license or current utility bill).

• Bloomington Drop Off Facility
• Brooklyn Park Drop Off Facility

No Fee

Important Disposal NOTE: A depleted battery may still contain a residual charge. Place each Rechargeable, Lithium & Button battery into an individual plastic bag or place non-conductive electrical tape over the battery terminals to prevent short-circuit

Important Facts About The Battery Recycling Program

Certain batteries should not be placed in your trash because they contain heavy metals. Check out the Household Battery Fact Sheet for information on the different types of batteries, if they are hazardous, their uses, and how to properly dispose of them.  Battery drop-off locations revised Dec. 2008.

Important Disposal NOTE:  A depleted battery may still contain a residual charge.  Place each Rechargeable, Lithium & Button battery into an individual plastic bag or place non-conductive electrical tape over the battery terminals to prevent short-circuiting during storage and transport.  Use clear tape for button batteries.

Battery Type	Bloomington and Brooklyn Park Drop-off Facilities	Hennepin County Collection locations	Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation locations	Minneapolis Residents-curb side pick-up
Non-rechargeables: Alkaline (also ok to throw in garbage) Carbon Zinc (also ok to throw in garbage) Lithium (place in individual plastic bag) Mercuric Oxide Silver Oxide Zinc Air	Accepted	Accepted at battery locations in city halls, county libraries, and retail stores.	Not Accepted	Accepted on your recycling day. See City of Mpls.
Rechargeables: Nickel Cadmium Lithium Ion (place in individual plastic bag) Small Sealed Lead Acid or Gel Cell Nickel Metal Hydride	Accepted	Accepted at battery locations in city halls, county libraries, and retail stores.	Accepted at many retail stores (Best Buy, Batteries Plus, Circuit City, Home Depot, Office Depot, Radio Shack, Target, Wal Mart) use the locater on the RBRC home page or call 800-8-BATTERY	Accepted on your recycling day. See City of Mpls.
Lead Acid (also see Vehicle Batteries)	Accepted