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All batteries are considered hazardous waste in California when they are discarded.  This includes automotive, marine, agricultural and RV lead acid, gel and amalgamated glass mat batteries.  Batteries are considered hazardous because of the toxic and/or corrosive materials contained within, but they are rich in lead and other metals and materials that can be reused and recycled into new products.  All batteries must be recycled, or taken to a household hazardous waste facility, a universal waste handler, or an authorized recycling facility for proper disposal.

There is NO COST for San Joaquin County residents to drop off these materials at the HHW Facility for proper disposal. 

PLEASE DO NOT PLACE THESE ITEMS IN THE GARBAGE!

Where Can I Take Them for Proper Disposal?

Residents
Residents of San Joaquin County can utilize the following resources to properly dispose of automotive, marine and RV batteries:

San Joaquin HHW Facility
San Joaquin County residents can take automotive, marine, agricultural and RV lead acid, gel and amalgamated glass mat batteries to the San Joaquin County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility for recycling and proper disposal.  Click on the "HHW" links below for more information.

San Joaquin County Solid Waste Facilities
San Joaquin County residents can take up to three automotive, marine, agricultural and RV lead acid, gel and amalgamated glass mat batteries per trip to the San Joaquin County Solid Waste Facilities.  For more information on San Joaquin County Solid Waste Facilities click on the links listed below.

Other Locations
There are many retail and other business locations that accept batteries from the public.  Click on the "Other Locations" link below to find additional locations that may provide battery recycling and disposal services in your area.

Businesses
Businesses can utilize the following resources to properly dispose of automotive, marine and RV batteries:

San Joaquin County HHW Facility
San Joaquin County small businesses that qualify for the Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator (CESQG) Program can deliver automotive, marine, agricultural and RV lead acid, gel and amalgamated glass mat batteries to the San Joaquin County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility for a small fee.  Click on the "Small Business HHW" links below for more information.

Other Locations
There are many retail and other business locations that accept batteries from small business.  Click on the "Other Locations" link below to find additional locations that may provide battery recycling and disposal services in your area.

HHW Facility

San Joaquin
County Facilities

Other Collection
Locations