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Batteries - Automotive

Batteries - Automotive

BatteriesAutomotive
Recycle

Accepted at 14 locations

Lead-acid batteries used in cars, trucks, boats, motorcycles, tractors and other mechanical equipment contain sulfuric acid and large amounts of lead.

Source: iwaste.epa.gov : Lead-Acid Battery Management Executive Summary (1)

Batteries - Automotive Summary

Automotive batteries include batteries used in automobiles, trucks, equpment, RV's and some other recreational vehicles. They tend to be Laed-Acid based batteries, but some lithium chemistries are beginning to make appearances in certain vehicles. This category does not include EV batteries or Lithium automotive batteries, which should be recycled separately at locations which accept them.

Also known as: car batteries, truck batteries, equipment batteries, lead acid batteries, vehicle batteries, agm batteries

Parent material: Batteries

Additional categories: Automotive

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Accepted Locations

ABS Alaskan Inc. logo
ABS Alaskan Inc.
Recycle
ResidentialBusiness
Address: 2128 Van Horn Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-6pm; Sat 9am-3pm
DoUse designated battery drop-off area.
Don'tDo not "empty" batteries of their fluid.
Do not handle damaged batteries without suitable PPE (rubber gloves, eye protection.
Do not get battery fluid on you skin or clothing.
See details ›

Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

Batteries + logo
Batteries +
Recycle
ResidentialBusiness
Address: 3027 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Sat 8:00 AM-7:00 PM, Sun 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
DoUse designated battery drop-off area.
Don'tDo not "empty" batteries of their fluid.
Do not handle damaged batteries without suitable PPE (rubber gloves, eye protection.
Do not get battery fluid on you skin or clothing.
See details ›

Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

Bowen Premium Metals
Recycle
ResidentialBusiness
Address: Fairbanks, AK Get directions ›
DoUse designated battery drop-off area.
Don'tDo not "empty" batteries of their fluid.
Do not handle damaged batteries without suitable PPE (rubber gloves, eye protection.
Do not get battery fluid on you skin or clothing.
See details ›

Last updated on May 31, 2026 by Green Star GM

FNSB Landfill - ALSO City of Fairbanks Residential Transfer Site logo
FNSB Landfill - ALSO City of Fairbanks Residential Transfer Site
Recycle
ResidentialFREEBusiness$
Address: 455 Sanduri Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 12pm-4pm; closed New Year's, Thanksgiving, Christmas
DoUse designated battery drop-off area.
Wear gloves and safety glasses when handling.
Keep battery upright at all times.
Place in a sturdy container to prevent leakage.
Don'tDo not empty batteries of their fluid.
Do not handle damaged batteries without suitable PPE.
Do not get battery fluid on skin or clothing.
Do not throw automotive batteries in the trash.
Do not store near heat, sparks, or flammable materials.
Do not place near metal objects to avoid short circuits.
See details ›

Last updated on June 21, 2026 by Green Star GM

FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Badger Road logo
FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Badger Road
Recycle
ResidentialFREEBusinessNOT ACCEPTED
Address: 889 Holmes Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›
DoUse designated battery drop-off area.
Don'tDo not "empty" batteries of their fluid.
Do not handle damaged batteries without suitable PPE (rubber gloves, eye protection.
Do not get battery fluid on you skin or clothing.
See details ›

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Chatanika logo
FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Chatanika
Recycle
ResidentialFREEBusinessNOT ACCEPTED
Address: 5749 Old Chatanika Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›
DoUse designated battery drop-off area.
Don'tDo not "empty" batteries of their fluid.
Do not handle damaged batteries without suitable PPE (rubber gloves, eye protection.
Do not get battery fluid on you skin or clothing.
See details ›

Last updated on June 13, 2026 by Green Star GM

FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Chena Pump logo
FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Chena Pump
Recycle
ResidentialFREEBusinessNOT ACCEPTED
Address: 2395 Old Chena Ridge Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›
DoUse designated battery drop-off area.
Don'tDo not "empty" batteries of their fluid.
Do not handle damaged batteries without suitable PPE (rubber gloves, eye protection.
Do not get battery fluid on you skin or clothing.
See details ›

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Ester logo
FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Ester
Recycle
ResidentialFREEBusinessNOT ACCEPTED
Address: 2535 Little Shot Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›
DoUse designated battery drop-off area.
Don'tDo not "empty" batteries of their fluid.
Do not handle damaged batteries without suitable PPE (rubber gloves, eye protection.
Do not get battery fluid on you skin or clothing.
See details ›

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Farmers Loop East logo
FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Farmers Loop East
Recycle
ResidentialFREEBusinessNOT ACCEPTED
Address: 301 Old Steese Highway N, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Sun 6am-10pm
DoUse designated battery drop-off area.
Don'tDo not empty batteries of their fluid.
Do not handle damaged batteries without suitable PPE (rubber gloves, eye protection.
Do not get battery fluid on you skin or clothing.
See details ›

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Farmers Loop West logo
FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Farmers Loop West
Recycle
ResidentialFREEBusinessNOT ACCEPTED
Address: 2180 Farmers Loop Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›
DoUse designated battery drop-off area.
Don'tDo not "empty" batteries of their fluid.
Do not handle damaged batteries without suitable PPE (rubber gloves, eye protection.
Do not get battery fluid on you skin or clothing.
See details ›

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Fox logo
FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Fox
Recycle
ResidentialFREEBusinessNOT ACCEPTED
Address: 284 Goldstream Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›
DoUse designated battery drop-off area.
Don'tDo not "empty" batteries of their fluid.
Do not handle damaged batteries without suitable PPE (rubber gloves, eye protection.
Do not get battery fluid on you skin or clothing.
See details ›

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Moose Creek logo
FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Moose Creek
Recycle
ResidentialFREEBusinessNOT ACCEPTED
Address: 3485 Old Richardson Highway, North Pole, AK 99705 Get directions ›
DoUse designated battery drop-off area.
Don'tDo not "empty" batteries of their fluid.
Do not handle damaged batteries without suitable PPE (rubber gloves, eye protection.
Do not get battery fluid on you skin or clothing.
See details ›

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

FNSB Residential Transfer Site - North Pole logo
FNSB Residential Transfer Site - North Pole
Recycle
ResidentialFREEBusinessNOT ACCEPTED
Address: 2740 Old Richardson Highway, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›
DoUse designated battery drop-off area.
Don'tDo not "empty" batteries of their fluid.
Do not handle damaged batteries without suitable PPE (rubber gloves, eye protection.
Do not get battery fluid on you skin or clothing.
See details ›

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

Moore Recycling & Resale logo
Moore Recycling & Resale
Recycle
ResidentialBusiness
Address: 1550 Spur Ct., North Pole, AK 99705 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Sat 8am-5pm
DoUse designated battery drop-off area.
Don'tDo not "empty" batteries of their fluid.
Do not handle damaged batteries without suitable PPE (rubber gloves, eye protection.
Do not get battery fluid on you skin or clothing.
See details ›

Last updated on June 5, 2026 by Green Star GM

About Batteries - Automotive

What it is

Lead-acid batteries are used in cars, trucks, boats, motorcycles, tractors and a range of other mechanical equipment to provide the power needed to start engines and operate electrical systems. New U.S.-made lead-acid batteries contain over 80 percent recycled material, and the United States recycles 99 percent of them each year, making them the most recycled consumer product in America.(2, 5, 7)

How it’s recycled

Used lead-acid batteries are collected and transported to a recycling facility where the batteries are broken into pieces to separate their components, and lead and heavy metals are separated from the plastic. The recovered lead is melted into lead ingots and reused to make new lead plates and components for future batteries. The plastic is formed into pellets and molded into new battery cases. The old battery acid is processed and converted into sodium sulfate, which is used in detergent, glass and textile manufacturing.(1, 6, 7)

How to prepare it

Store lead-acid batteries on a concrete or leak-proof surface, stack batteries no more than five layers high using rigid and non-conducting material between layers, and protect batteries from weather by storing them inside or under a leak-proof cover.(1, 4)

Common mistakes

If the battery is leaking acid, it must be managed as hazardous waste. People should avoid draining batteries themselves, as drainage of the sulfuric acid electrolyte may pose several threats to human health and to the environment as it contains high lead levels, its acidity is very high and may cause burns and damage if accidentally spilled, and it requires special acid-resistant containers for storage.(1, 7)

Environmental impact

Due to lead's high toxicity, improper disposal can harm human health and the environment. Before the passage of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act in 1976, many lead-acid batteries ended up in junkyards, where their lead and electrolyte content contaminated soil and water, posing significant health risks. Recycling lead acid batteries keeps batteries from ending up on road sides or dumps, where lead could leak out and potentially enter the groundwater and pose a danger to human and environmental health.(1, 2, 3)

Did you know?

The lead from lead batteries can be infinitely recycled with no loss of performance.(6, 7)

Sources & additional reading

  1. Lead-Acid Battery Management Executive Summary iwaste.epa.gov
  2. Battery Collection in Action Case Study: The Lead-Acid Battery Collection Network | US EPA epa.gov
  3. 12/03/2007: U.S. EPA sponsors workshop on spent lead acid batteries and “E-waste” in Tijuana, Mexico epa.gov
  4. Battery Collection Best Practices Report to Congress epa.gov
  5. New Study Confirms Lead Batteries Maintain 99% Recycling Rate | Battery Council International batterycouncil.org
  6. Recycling Process | Autobatteries.com autobatteries.com
  7. What You Need to Know About Auto Battery Recycling | Advance Auto Parts shop.advanceautoparts.com
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Address: 2128 Van Horn Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-6pm; Sat 9am-3pm

Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 975 Van Horn Road, Suite 6 Suite 6, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Get directions ›
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Last updated on June 20, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 3598 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Sat 9:00 AM-12:00 AM, Sun 10:00 AM-11:00 PM

Last updated on June 21, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 2925 Newby Rd, North Pole, AK 99705 Get directions ›

The center processes approximately 40,000 pairs of eyeglasses per year and sends out approximately 30,000 to eye care missions. The Lions ship glasses recycled at their Aurora Borealis Lions Eyeglass Recycling Facility…

Last updated on June 25, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 3027 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Sat 8:00 AM-7:00 PM, Sun 10:00 AM-5:00 PM

Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: Fairbanks, AK Get directions ›

Contact business for details about collection and dropoff options.

Last updated on May 31, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 401 E Van Horn Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Monday–Friday: 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Saturday: 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

To secure a precise quote for your exact material (whether it is structural steel, pipe, sheet metal, or non-ferrous scrap), it is best to contact them directly.

Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

Chena Tool Library This location loves volunteers!

Nonprofit
See location details ›
Address: 1917 Lillian Street, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Get directions ›
Hours: Wednesday 3pm-8pm, Saturday 9am-5pm

A tool library is just what it sounds like: a place for community members to share resources, learn from each other, and check out tools for their own projects. The sharing economy…

Last updated on July 2, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 32 College Rd., Fairbanks, AK Get directions ›
Hours: Dropbox is available 24/7

Last updated on June 3, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 2226 Old Steese Hwy N Y, Fairbanks, AK 99712 Get directions ›
Hours: Dropbox is available 24/7

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 805 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK Get directions ›
Hours: Dropbox is available 24/7

Last updated on June 3, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 301 N Santa Claus Ln, North Pole, AK Get directions ›
Hours: Dropbox is available 24/7

Drop box is located near the Northwest corner of the parking lot just West of the welcome center.

Last updated on June 5, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 1910 Tanana Lp E, Fairbanks, AK 99775 Get directions ›
Hours: Dropbox is available 24/7

Last updated on June 5, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 1650 Cowles St, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm; Sat-Sun 10am-6pm

Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 725 26th Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 99701-2377 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm, Sat 10:00am-2:00pm

Last updated on June 20, 2026 by Green Star GM

Fairbanks Rescue Mission This location loves volunteers!

Nonprofit
See location details ›
Address: 723 27th Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: 9am-5pm M-F

The Fairbanks Rescue Mission serves over 100 people a day and are in constant need of the following items: Men’s/ Women’s t-shirts & underwear (New) sm, med , l, xl Men’s Jeans…

Last updated on June 22, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 505 Old Steese Hwy, Ste 126, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Sat 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Sun 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

FNSB Central Recycling Facility (CRF) This location loves volunteers!

Recycling FacilityFNSB residents and businesses only
See location details ›
Address: 1855 Marika Road, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Get directions ›
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10:00am-5:30pm, Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm, Closed Sunday-Monday

The FNSB Central Recycling Facility (CRF) is an FNSB Solid Waste provided service for FNSB residents and businesses / organizations only. The CRF is funded via the FNSB Enterprise Fund (landfill tipping…

Last updated on July 3, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 455 Sanduri Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 12pm-4pm; closed New Year's, Thanksgiving, Christmas

The FNSB Sanitary Landfill also serves as the transfer sites for FNSB residents living inside the City of Fairbanks.

Last updated on June 21, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 889 Holmes Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›

See FNSB documents for accepted items and fees

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 5749 Old Chatanika Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›

See FNSB documents for accepted items and fees

Last updated on June 13, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 2395 Old Chena Ridge Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›

See FNSB documents for accepted items and fees

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 2535 Little Shot Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›

See FNSB documents for accepted items and fees

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 301 Old Steese Highway N, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Sun 6am-10pm

See FNSB documents for accepted items and fees

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 2180 Farmers Loop Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›

See FNSB documents for accepted items and fees

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 284 Goldstream Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›

See FNSB documents for accepted items and fees

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 3485 Old Richardson Highway, North Pole, AK 99705 Get directions ›

See FNSB documents for accepted items and fees

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 2740 Old Richardson Highway, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›

See FNSB documents for accepted items and fees

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 901 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›

The mission of BRIDGE is to assist young adults with developmental disabilities in gaining skills, knowledge and appropriate behaviors to become successful individuals, citizens and workers in the community.

Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 930 Old Steese Hwy, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Sun 6:00 am - 11:00 pm

Last updated on June 5, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 3755 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Sun 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

Green Star of Interior Alaska This location loves volunteers!

NonprofitInterior Alaska
See location details ›
Address: 2134 Texaco Ave Suite A, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Office: Mon-Thu 9am-2pm; Electronics Sales: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 1pm-5pm

Home of the Green Star electronics recycling warehouse and our Reuse IT discounted refurbished electronics store, Repair IT desktop and laptop repair, Rebuild IT computer building classes and Reboot IT technology grants.

Last updated on June 21, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 1301 Old Steese Hwy, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Sat: 6:00am - 10:00pm; Sun: 7:00am - 8:00pm

Take compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) to staff at self-checkout lane if service desk attendants do not know where they belong.

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

Literacy Council - Forget-me-not Books This location loves volunteers!

Nonprofit
See location details ›
Address: 2216 S. Cushman Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11:00am-5:30pm

Last updated on July 2, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 1550 Spur Ct., North Pole, AK 99705 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Sat 8am-5pm

Formerly Chena Power / K & K Recycling

Last updated on June 5, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 30 College Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Open 5AM - Midnight 7 days per week.

Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 3755 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Get directions ›
Hours: Open 5AM - Midnight 7 days per week.

Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 301 N Santa Claus Ln, North Pole, AK 99705 Get directions ›
Hours: Open 5AM - Midnight 7 days per week.

Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 138 10th Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: 24/7

Last updated on June 22, 2026 by Green Star GM

The Folk School This location loves volunteers!

Nonprofit
See location details ›
Address: Pioneer Park, Cabin 66, 2300 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: By appointment or class schedule

Last updated on July 1, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 1651 College Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00am-7:00pm, Sat-Sun 10:00am-6:00pm

Last updated on June 20, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 2222 S Cushman St, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Monday - Saturday: 10:00am - 5:30pm

Acceptable items: Clean Clothing Linens and towels Clothing accessories: belts, ties, scarves, hats Small appliances Clean shoes, boots, sandals, etc. Vehicles with titles Toys, games, puzzles Eye glasses Books, DVD'S, VHS's, Cassette…

Last updated on June 20, 2026 by Green Star GM


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