Green Disposal Guide

Drop-off facilities accept:

All types of batteries, including alkaline batteries, button batteries, and rechargeable batteries.

Locations

• Bloomington drop-off facility Get directions
• Brooklyn Park drop-off facility Get directions

Fee

No charge

Materials preparation

Place batteries in a clear plastic bag OR place clear tape on both the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals of batteries to prevent fires.

Hazardous materials precautions

Do NOT put them in other recycling drop-off containers. Bulging or damaged lithium ion batteries should be brought to a Hennepin County Drop-Off Facility. Place damaged lithium ion batteries individually in a clear plastic bag.

Drop-off facilities do not accept:

No automobile electric vehicle (EV) batteries. Contact your vehicle's manufacturer or a dealership for disposal options

No batteries used for business purposes, including home businesses, property managers, and government agencies. Find business battery recycling options on p.4 of Hazardous Waste Disposal Companies (PDF).