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2 locations from 3 recycling listings in Ames.
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 Ames
Ames Resource Recovery System
110 Chantland Ave
515-239-5137
Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. to noon
The City of Ames Resource Recovery System at 110 Chantland Ave (formerly 110 Center Ave) takes household, rechargeable and lead-acid batteries and fluorescent and incandescent bulbs, which are free for residents. It also runs the Household Hazardous Materials Site, which takes chemicals, batteries and sharps by scheduled drop-off.
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Bell Salvage
507 Freel Drive
(515) 232-9372
Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm, closed Sat and Sun; last load accepted at 4:30 pm
Iowa law requires every appliance to be demanufactured, and Bell Salvage handles that step with DNR-certified demanufacturers who remove the hazardous components from metal appliances. The Ames yard has been family and locally owned since 1989, licensed and insured, and buys ferrous and non-ferrous scrap from junk cars, motor blocks, and farm machinery to copper, brass, radiators, insulated wire, stainless steel, and catalytic converters. A large truck scale weighs the truck and trailer together, and an indoor scale keeps small loads out of the weather. New accounts are welcome, and the last load is accepted at 4:30 p.m. Homeowners and contractors also rent 20, 30, and 40 cubic yard roll-off containers with drop-off and pickup.
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Battery Recycling in Ames: FAQ
Will a scrap yard in Ames, IA 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.