Battery Recycling in Santa Clara, CA

6 locations from 8 recycling listings in Santa Clara.

Drop-off sites for car batteries, household batteries, and rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. Hours, fees, and accepted items change, so call or check the listing before you load up.

Battery Recycling in Santa Clara

Central Park Library Battery Drop-Off

2635 Homestead Rd

Regular business hours

Central Park Library on Homestead Road accepts household dry cell batteries during open hours. Tape the terminals first for safety.

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Community Recreation Center Battery Drop-Off

969 Kiely Blvd

Regular business hours

The Community Recreation Center on Kiely Boulevard collects used dry cell batteries from residents during business hours.

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Mission Branch Library Battery Drop-Off

1098 Lexington St

Regular business hours

The Mission Branch Library on Lexington Street has a collection receptacle for used dry cell batteries. Any resident can use it during library business hours.

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Northside Branch Library Battery Drop-Off

695 Moreland Way

Regular business hours

Northside Branch Library on Moreland Way serves as a battery drop-off for Santa Clara residents. The city lists it among six public sites for dry cell batteries.

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Santa Clara City Hall Battery Drop-Off

1500 Warburton Ave

Regular business hours

The Municipal Service Counter at Santa Clara City Hall collects used dry cell batteries from all residents during business hours. Tape battery terminals before dropping them in the receptacle.

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Santa Clara Fire Administration Battery Drop-Off

777 Benton St

Regular business hours

Fire Administration on Benton Street is one of six city sites that accept household dry cell batteries from any resident. Drop-off runs during regular business hours.

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Battery Recycling in Santa Clara: FAQ

Will a scrap yard in Santa Clara, CA pay for car batteries?

Most scrap yards buy lead-acid car batteries by the pound or per battery. Auto parts stores usually take them free and may refund a core charge.

How should I store batteries before recycling?

Tape the terminals of lithium and 9-volt batteries or bag each one separately. Loose lithium batteries can short and start fires in bins and trucks.

Can I throw household batteries in the trash?

Alkaline batteries are legal to trash in most states, but rechargeable and lithium batteries are not. Recycling all of them is the safe choice.

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