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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:

Company Recycling Information RBRC - Consumer Website offers locations to recycle rechargeable batteries. Type in your zip code to find the nearest location. RBRC - Business 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.

Household hazardous waste Recycling cell phone & accessories (including batteries)