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Automotive Batteries
- Many stores will accept your old automotive battery for recycling when you purchase a new battery.
- Look in the phone book yellow pages under 'Batteries'
Household Batteries
- Alkaline batteries (AA, AAA, C, D and 9-volt) can be disposed of in the trash.
Rechargeable Batteries
- Rechargeable batteries and button batteries (commonly found in watches, cameras, calculators, cell phones, camcorders, etc.) contain heavy metals and are hazardous. They can be recycled at the locations listed below:
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Recycling Information |
RBRC - Consumer
(Rechargeable Battery
Recycling Corporation) |
This company's website offers locations to recycle rechargeable batteries. Type in your zip code to find the nearest location.
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RBRC - Business
(Rechargeable Battery
Recycling Corporation) |
Recycles rechargeable batteries and cell phones for businesses nationwide free of charge.
They provide a box with pre-paid shipping label to ship to their office.
For more information, download their flyer (PDF file), or visit their website. |
Hidden Valley Transfer Station
17925 Meridian Street East
Puyallup, WA
(253) 847-7555 |
The Hidden Valley Hazardous Waste Facility accepts household hazardous waste.
Open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (closed 12 - 1 p.m.). |
Tacoma Landfill
3510 South Mullen
Tacoma, WA
(253) 591-5543 |
Accepts household hazardous waste from Tacoma & Pierce County residents free of charge. Must show photo identification.
Open 7 days a week, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
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