Reminder
1 - As a reminder, never put batteries of any type into your home recycling cart.
2 - Also, do NOT collect batteries from others. This can be from friends, neighbors, or any organization you are affiliated with (schools, businesses, faith-based, etc.) A main concern is safety – yours! Know the options available for proper handling/disposal.
U.S. EPA Guidance on Used Household Batteries:
Click here for information on safe handling and storage information for household batteries. |
This table below shows recycling options by battery type. ReWorks' Household Hazardous Waste Collection is for Summit County residents and specifically materials generated from their homes only. Details about each type of battery are found after this table.
*To utilize ReWorks' HHW Collections, you must be a Summit County resident and the batteries you bring must come from your own home's use.
| Battery Type | ReWorks' HHW Collection | Other Options |
| Single Use - Alkaline | Yes* | Trash |
| Single Use - Lithium | Yes* | Call to Recycle** |
Rechargeable - (Ni-Cd),
(Li-ion), (Ni-MH), (Ni-Zn) | Yes* | Battery+ **
Call to Recycle** |
| Embedded - Rechargeable and/or single use | Yes* | N/A |
| Car - Lead Acid | Yes* | Scrap Metal Dealer |
** Scroll down to see "Other Battery Recycling Option(s)"
ReWorks' Battery Recycling Option(s) for Summit County Residents
Embedded Batteries
Often times devices have embedded batteries that cannot be removed without damage to the device. These embedded batteries can be rechargeable or single use.
If your device is designed to have the battery removed, only bring the battery to ReWorks' HHW Collection.
If your device has an embedded battery which cannot be removed without damaging the device, do not attempt to remove the battery, bring the device intact to ReWorks' HHW Collection.
Some examples include: electronic toothbrushes, hand-held vacuums, calculators, electronic cigarettes, and toys.
Other Battery Recycling Option(s)
Other battery recycling resources are provided by private companies or non-profit entities not managed by ReWorks. This is not a comprehensive list of battery recycling resources and does not reflect an endorsement by ReWorks.
Contact them directly first before bringing your batteries to them. ReWorks strongly suggests that residents contact vendors directly for references, acceptable materials, hours of operations and fees.