Batteries

Identification: Household Batteries include common household batteries of all types, including alkaline, carbon-zinc, lithium, mercury, silver oxide, rechargeable and more.

Preparation: Place batteries in a non-conductive storage container (e.g. non-metal). Sort by type of possible. Batteries that are corroded or leaking should be separated out and placed in a sealed plastic bag to prevent contamination.

Items not accepted: Damaged lithium ion batteries may be considered too dangerous to handle and may not be accepted; please contact your recycler for additional information.

Where to Recycle:

Household Batteries are accepted at the following locations:

FNSB Central Recycling Facility

1855 Marika Road
(907) 374-6616

Tuesday – Friday: Noon – 5:30 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

ABS Alaskan
2130 Van Horn Road
(907) 452-2002
Self Drop-off: 24/7

Solid Waste Facility (Landfill)

455 Sanduri St, Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 459-1482

Tuesday – Saturday 8:00 am – Noon

Household batteries as well as Lead acid (Pb), Nickel Cadmium (NiCd), Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH), Lithium Ion (Li Ion), and Lithium Polymer (Li Poly) Batteries are accepted at the following location:

Batteries+Bulbs
3027 Airport Way
(907) 328-4040
Self Drop-off: During business hours