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Battery Collection

Batteries can spark and cause a fire when not handled properly. Residential customers can now safely dispose of batteries with weekly curbside collection service. 

Accepted battery types

  • Alkaline batteries (AAA, AA, C, D); don’t need ends taped, can be bagged together 
  • 6-volt or 9-volt batteries (ends taped) 
  • Button batteries used in watches and cameras (ends taped) 
  • Rechargeable batteries and battery packs used in laptops, cellphones, etc. (ends taped)

Prepare batteries for curbside collection

1

Tape batteries.

  • Non-Alkaline batteries must be taped with clear tape. This includes batteries labeled Lithium, Li-ion, and rechargeable.
  • Do not tape alkaline batteries. 
2

Place taped batteries in a sealed plastic bag.

Put batteries in a 1-quart, clear, zip-sealed plastic bag. 

3

Place the plastic bag in your glass recycling bin.

Set the clear, zip-sealed bag of batteries on top of the glass in your glass recycling bin.

Glass recycling bin showing 3 steps to prepare batteries for curbside recycling.

Safety tips

  • Batteries should be placed in a cool, dry area away from potential heat sources, flammable materials, and metals. 
  • Damaged batteries should be placed immediately in an absorbent, nonflammable material such as kitty litter or sand. If the materials start to smoke or combust, call 911. 
  • Keep batteries away from children. Batteries can be toxic if swallowed or exposed.  
  • Never remove embedded or built-in rechargeable batteries. Some rechargeable batteries are not designed or intended to be removed. Contact Metro’s Recycling Information Center at 503- 234-3000 or use Find a Recyclertool for disposal options.

Contact

Email Recycle@GreshamOregon.gov or call 503-618-2525.