There are many retailers across the Denver metro area that provide free drop-offs for a variety of battery types. Find your closest drop-off for safe battery recycling by searching The Battery Network’s locator.
Batteries are increasingly present in our daily lives, and in our waste streams. Some batteries are prohibited from disposal in our curbside collection programs and require special programs for disposal. Others are not hazardous but still may react with items in the trash stream, causing fires in our collection vehicles and facilities.
Most batteries can be recycled and contain valuable resources. When batteries are handled the right way, it prevents fires, protects our communities, and recovers valuable materials that can be used again.
Common batteries include primary batteries like alkaline and lithium (AAA, AA, C, D, 9V), coin or button cell batteries, rechargeable batteries, medium-format and high energy batteries (appliance batteries), items with embedded batteries, and e-bike batteries.