Batteries die. But that doesn’t mean you should bury them.

Batteries contain several toxic materials, including mercury and lead, so they need to be handled appropriately to prevent harm to our environment. The good news is, there are several convenient ways to safely recycle old batteries.

Single Use Batteries (Everyday Household Batteries)

Find out where you can drop off single-use batteries.

Mail-In Options: Waste Management and Call2Recycle are two resources that make it easy for residents to get rid of dead single-use batteries and small rechargeables.

Waste Management

Call2Recycle

Rechargeable Batteries

According to New York State Rechargeable Battery Law, it is illegal to throw used rechargeable batteries into the trash. Find out where you can drop off rechargeable batteries used for tools, computers, toys, flashlights, and more.

Car Batteries

It’s illegal to throw these types of batteries in the trash. You can drop off dead or used batteries at a retail store, distributor, or potentially your own municipal transfer station. For details about safe disposal of car batteries, visit the NYSDEC Lead-Acid Battery page.

Find out where you can drop off car batteries.

Ontario County Special Collection Events

These events are set up to make it easy for residents to dispose of single use and rechargeable batteries. Batteries are accepted at both the Household Hazardous Waste Events and Electronic Recycling Events. For a schedule of upcoming collection days, click here.