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Battery, Alkaline AAAA to 9 Volt

You Need to Know

Do not place batteries in curbside trash or recycling bins. Alkaline batteries can be recycled at a number of commercial drop-off sites. Drop off at a Transfer Station Household Hazardous Waste collection site. In the City of Spokane, batteries may be placed in a clear zipped storage bag and placed on top of the curbside recycle bin.

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General Information

Alkaline batteries are everyday household batteries used in flashlights, remote controls, and other appliances. They can cause fires and should not be disposed in the curbside trash bin.  

Resources

Management practices for batteries are detailed in the Department of Ecology's Universal Waste Rule for Batteries.