Battery Recycling

CVWMA has programs that provide residents with the means to recycle rechargeable, button and lead acid batteries.  Alkaline batteries, the common household variety, are relatively harmless and can be thrown in the trash.   Click the battery names below for collection points in Central Virginia. 

Rechargeable Batteries
Commonly found in cordless appliances (including phones), laptop computers, cordless power tools and camcorders.  Includes nickel-cadmium,  nickel-metal hydride, lithium ion, and small (less than 2.2 pounds) sealed lead acid batteries.

Button Batteries
Commonly found in calculators, hearing aids, watches and cameras

Lead Acid Batteries
Commonly used to power vehicles and boats

Alkaline Batteries
Includes traditional household batteries such as A, AA, 9-volt, etc.

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Source Reduction Changes in Household Batteries

Earth911 has compiled a list of ways you can help the environment by prevention of household battery waste.