Battery, Rechargeable
Rechargeable batteries should be properly disposed of as household hazardous waste at the following drop-off locations. Contact location for details of what can and cannot be accepted.
These batteries contain heavy metals that can harm human health and the environment if not disposed of properly. Always tape the ends of rechargeable batteries with clear tape prior to dropping them off for recycling.
Batteries should NEVER be included in curbside recycling or trash, as they can be highly flammable if not handled safely. View the Battery Recycling Guide.
Accepted At:
| Location | Contact Information | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mac Shack 2 |
157 N. College Ave. 970-472-6227 |
Other items accepted here | |
| Lowes Home Improvement |
4227 Corbett Dr. 970-232-7910 |
Other items accepted here | |
| Interstate All Battery Center |
300 Willow St. 970-484-1307 |
Tape battery ends |
Other items accepted here |
| Larimer County Household Hazardous Waste Facility |
5887 S. Taft Hill Road (970) 498-5771 |
Other items accepted here | |
| Home Depot |
4502 John F. Kennedy Pkwy. (n. store) 1251 E. Magnolia St. (s. store) 970-206-0774 (n. store) - 970-206-0774 (s. store) |
Other items accepted here | |
| Best Buy |
4040 S. College Ave. (970) 225-6003 |
Other items accepted here | |
| City of Fort Collins: Timberline Recycling Center - Hard to Recycle Materials Yard |
1903 S. Timberline Road (970) 221-6600 |
Residential batteries are free of charge to recycle. Commercial batteries are subject to a $5 entry fee as well as additional fees. |
Other items accepted here |
| Downtown Ace Hardware |
215 S. College Ave. (970) 224-4437 |
Tape battery ends |
Other items accepted here |
| Batteries Plus |
1107 W. Drake Road (970) 206-0206 |
Other items accepted here | |
| City of Loveland Recycling Center |
400 N Wilson Ave. 970-962-2529 |
Other items accepted here |
***DISCLAIMER***
The information provided in this tool is compiled as a service to Fort Collins Residents. Contact information has been provided for the listed locations, and it is encouraged that you call ahead to verify the location, materials accepted, and hours of operation. Inclusion in this list is not an endorsement by the City of Fort Collins.
Any recycler wishing to be added to this list may contact recycling@fcgov.com. If you can’t find the answer to your question here, please call us at 970-221-6600