Limited Curbside Collection–

• At single-family residential homes–Place used household batteries (A, AA, AAA, C, D, 9 volt, button, NiCd, Li-ion) and cell phones together in a clear bag, seal, and put on top of the closed lid to your garbage cart. Please put clear tape over both ends of each lithium and 9 volt battery and wrap cell phones in paper before placing in the bag. Our driver will collect the bag on your regular collection day. Note that automotive batteries and any battery larger than a D cell are not accepted through this program.
• At multifamily residential properties (apartments/condos with communalcollection bins)–Check with your property owner or manager to see if there is an orange battery collection bucket on site. If there is, follow the instructions on the bucket. If not, continue down our list of options.

Drop-Off for Residential Customers–

• Bring your household batteries to Blue Line Transfer Station. Fees may apply click here for current pricing. Millbrae residents please click here for special program information. Note that Blue Line Transfer also accepts automotive batteries (no charge to residential customers) and items that contain non-removable batteries (fees apply).
• Bring your household batteries to one of San Mateo County’s Household Hazardous Waste collection sites/events. An appointment is required. Click here for more information.
• Bring your household batteries to a retailer-provided collection spot. To find one near year, use the search tool at www.recyclestuff.org. You’ll find some Lowe’s and Home Depot locations listed.

Drop-Off and Collection for Commercial Customers–

• Bring your batteries to Blue Line Transfer Station. Fees apply. Click here for current pricing.
• Participate in the County of San Mateo’s Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG) Program. Click here for details.

Your efforts to sort waste correctly and dispose of it safely make a difference and are appreciated! Please contact us with any questions.