Household batteries can be properly disposed of for free. Residents can place used button and hearing aid batteries in a small plastic bag and bring them to a local battery drop-off site in Davis.
For proper disposal, batteries must be sorted by type. Separation of button and hearing aid batteries allows for easier sorting and prevents chemical mixing during storage of batteries.
Please do not place button or hearing aid batteries in collection containers for rechargeable batteries.
As of February 2006, it is illegal to throw away household batteries in the trash. Household batteries contain metals that are potentially toxic, including mercury, cadmium, zinc, lithium, and nickel. These metals can contaminate groundwater if they are buried in a landfill. Please bring all household batteries to a free battery drop-off site for proper disposal. Please do not place batteries in the trash.
Recycling Options:
Cingular Wireless 753-2093 500 1st Street Davis
rechargeable batteries and cell phones
CVS Pharmacy (Longs Drug Store) 753-4009 1550 E Covell Blvd Davis
alkaline, lithium, button and rechargeable batteries, cell phones
CVS Pharmacy (Longs Drug Store) 757-1022 1471 W. Covell Blvd. Davis
Davis Ace Hardware 758-8000 3rd and G Streets Davis
alkaline, lithium, button and rechargeable batteries, cell phones
Davis Food Co-Op (530) 758-2667 620 G St. Davis
Corks, household batteries
Davis Senior Center 757-5696 646 A Street Davis
alkaline, lithium, button and rechargeable batteries, cell phones, books (fiction), eyeglasses, food (perishable and non), hearing aids, jewelry, unopened personal care products
Hibbert Lumber 753-5611 5th and G Streets Davis
alkaline, lithium, button and rechargeable batteries, cell phones
Kragen Auto Parts 753-6755 1681 Research Park Dr. Davis
rechargeable batteries, cell phones, used motor oil and filters
OfficeMax 792-0824 2107 Cowell Blvd. Davis
cell phones, rechargeable batteries and printer cartridges. Store offers a discount off your purchase for each cartridge you bring in. See store for details.
Radio Shack 758-0640 634 G Street Davis
rechargeable batteries and cell phones
Rite Aid 756-3393 655 Russell Blvd. Davis
alkaline, lithium, button and rechargeable batteries, cell phones
Rite Aid 753-9810 2135 Cowell Blvd. Davis
alkaline, lithium, button and rechargeable batteries, cell phones
Information on local non-profits and businesses who offer recycling/reuse services are provided as a service to the Davis community. If your non-profit or business provides services you may contact us at: pwweb@cityofdavis.org