Select Your Battery Type to Learn How to Manage It:*
Single-Use
This type of battery cannot be recharged. Once it stops working, it won’t power anything. Sometimes single-use and rechargeable batteries look similar. Read your battery to determine what kind you have.
Rechargeable
This type of battery can be recharged. Once it stops working, it can be connected to a power source and be revived to continue powering a device.
DDR
(Damaged, defective or recalled)
DDR batteries are typically lithium-based batteries (either single-use or rechargeable) that are bloated, are leaking, have burn marks and/or are part of a recall.
Looking for drop-off locations? It depends on your battery type. There is not a single drop-off location for all battery types due to the growing complexity of batteries being sold. We’ve created this step-by-step guide to help you find an answer. Read the battery label, click a choice above, follow the steps on each page to identify your battery type, then read all of the guidance to review drop-off options for your battery.
Battery Drop-off Locations & Cheat Sheet
If you already know what type of battery you have and just need to find a drop-off location, visit the OCRRA Battery Kiosk Drop-off page.
Download a copy of the Battery Drop-off Cheat Sheet that you can print or save on your device.
Are you managing batteries on behalf of a business?
The information above is primarily for residents of Onondaga County who are managing household batteries. Click the button below for business guidance.
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