Safely Dispose of Batteries

Improper disposal of batteries can cause fires, putting people and property at risk. Safely dispose batteries at a drop-off site near you to keep our workers safe.
Page updated on December 15, 2022 at 11:48 AM

Safely Dispose of Batteries

Batteries can spark or explode. They don't belong in the recycling or trash.

Did you know that improper disposal of rechargeable batteries is one of the leading causes of truck fires in the waste industry?

Do not throw away rechargeable batteries in the recycling OR trash bins.

Help us keep our workers safe by dropping off and safely dispose of your rechargeable batteries, NiCd, NiMh, Lithium-Ion, Button, and batteries greater than 9 volt.

 

 

Alkaline double A and triple A batteries.

Note: Alkaline batteries (e.g. AA, AAA batteries) can be safely disposed of in the trash. Please safely dispose of all other batteries at a drop-off site near you to keep our workers safe.

 

Drop Off Locations

City of Alexandria's HHW Facility at Colvin St

Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Collection Center Location & Hours

Location: 3224 Colvin Street  

Hours:
Monday: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday - Friday: CLOSED
Saturday: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED

For additional drop off locations provided voluntarily by retailers in the City, please visit Call2Recycle.

DISCLAIMER: This is not an endorsement of any of the businesses or individuals listed on Call2Recycle nor is it an official list or publication of the City of Alexandria. It is offered as an informal resource and is not exhaustive of all similarly focused retailers in the local area.  

Examples of Batteries to Drop Off

Rechargeable Batteries

Rechargeable batteries are found in more places than you may think

  • Cordless power tools (e.g. leaf blowers, drills, saws, grinders, lawn mowers)
  • Cellphones, Cordless phones, Two-Way Radios
  • Flashlights
  • Laptops & Tablets
  • Biomedical Equipment
  • Children’s Toys
  • Singing Greeting Cards
  • Keyless entry remotes, Remote Controls
  • E-Cigarettes
  • Electronic Toothbrushes
  • Smoke Detectors

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Additional Resources:

WasteSmart

The City's RecycleRight Outreach Campaign is one of the first short-term action items to be implemented as part of the City’s WasteSmart Strategic Plan, a roadmap that will guide the city’s refuse, recycling and organics collection for the next 20 years. Visit the WasteSmart page to learn more.