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Battery Recycling in Grand Rapids, MI

Rechargeable, lithium, button and car batteries go to Kent County SafeChem on Wealthy St SW for free. Comprenew recycles batteries by the pound. Alkaline batteries can go in the trash.

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

7 ways to get rid of a battery in Grand Rapids

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Grand RapidsNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $75.00
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    Book online, set out your battery and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.

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  2. Kent County SafeChem - Grand Rapids (Wealthy Street)Drop-off · 1045 Wealthy Street SW, Grand RapidsKent County residentsConditions applyFree
    Where

    1045 Wealthy Street SW
    Grand Rapids, MI 49504

    Hours

    Mon 1:30-5:30 pm; Wed 7:30-11:30 am; Thu 1:30-5:30 pm; 2nd Saturday of the month 8:30-11 am

    Cost & rules

    Batteries

    Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
    • Rechargeable, lithium, button, cadmium and car (lead-acid) batteries; alkaline batteries are not accepted (trash).

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Comprenew Recycling Center & ShowroomDrop-off · 629 Ionia Ave SW, Grand RapidsOpen to everyone$3–$10/lb
    Where

    629 Ionia Ave SW
    Grand Rapids, MI 49503

    Hours

    Monday-Friday 9 am-5 pm

    Cost & rules

    Batteries

    AcceptedFees apply
    Fees for batteries
    Lithium primary and button batteries$10.00 per pound
    All other batteries$3.00 per pound

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  4. Kent County SafeChem household hazardous waste drop-offCounty service · Kent CountyKent County residentsConditions applyFree
    How it works

    Kent County DPW household hazardous waste program with five drop-off sites, no appointment needed: Grand Rapids (1045 Wealthy Street SW), Kentwood (5068 Breton SE), Rockford (North Kent Recycling & Waste Center, 2908 Ten Mile; Census: Plainfield charter township), Wyoming (2350 Ivanrest Avenue SW, Grandville 49418; Census places this address in the city of Grandville) and Byron Center (South Kent Landfill, 10300 South Kent Drive SW). Each site has its own days and hours. Free for Kent County residents; no business, school or farm waste. Latex paint, alkaline batteries and refillable propane tanks are not accepted.

    Cost & rules
    • Rechargeable, lithium, button, cadmium and car (lead-acid) batteries; alkaline batteries are not accepted (trash).

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  5. Wyoming Clean Water Plant household hazardous waste drop-offCity service · Kent CountyKent County residentsConditions applyFree
    How it works

    City of Wyoming-staffed household hazardous waste drop-off (one of the Kent County SafeChem sites) on the grounds of the Wyoming Clean Water Plant, 2350 Ivanrest Ave. SW (Census places this address in the city of Grandville). Mondays 1-3 p.m. and Thursdays 7-9 a.m.; no appointment. Open to all Kent County residents. No electronics, latex paint or propane tanks.

    Cost & rules
    • Ni-Cd, lithium-ion, lead acid, nickel metal hydride and nickel zinc batteries; no alkaline batteries.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  6. Michigan lead acid battery retailer take-back (NREPA Part 171)State program · MichiganOpen to everyoneConditions applyCost not listed
    How it works

    Lead acid (vehicle) batteries are banned from Michigan landfills and may only be given to a retailer, distributor, manufacturer or approved recycling facility. Retailers must accept used lead acid batteries from customers at or near where they sell them, when a battery is bought or within 30 days. The law does not set a deposit or say whether retailers may charge.

    Cost & rules
    • Lead acid vehicle batteries (car, truck, boat) only. Stores that sell them must take used ones back from customers, when you buy a battery or within 30 days; EGLE says to return the old battery where you bought the new one.
    • Auto repair shops that sell batteries must also offer recycling. If the seller is not an option, EGLE points residents to local household hazardous waste collections.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  7. Kent County SafeChem - KentwoodDrop-off · outside Grand Rapids · 5068 Breton Ave SE, KentwoodKent County residentsConditions applyFree
    Where

    5068 Breton Ave SE
    Kentwood, MI 49508

    Hours

    Tuesdays 10:30 am-1:30 pm

    Cost & rules

    Batteries

    Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
    • Rechargeable, lithium, button, cadmium and car (lead-acid) batteries; alkaline batteries are not accepted (trash).

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

Before you go

  1. Tape the terminals of lithium and rechargeable batteries before transport.
  2. Keep damaged, swollen or leaking batteries separate and tell the operator.
  3. Ask which battery types are accepted; car batteries often go somewhere different.
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Checked October 26, 2026

  • SafeChem (opens in new tab) · Kent County Department of Public Works
    • SafeChem is free to all Kent County residents, funded by the Kent County Solid Waste Management Ordinance. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Businesses, schools and farms cannot use SafeChem. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • SafeChem Accepted Materials (opens in new tab) · Kent County Department of Public Works
    • SafeChem does not take alkaline batteries (safe for the trash) but still accepts rechargeable, lithium and cadmium batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Other Batteries (opens in new tab) · Kent County Department of Public Works
    • Rechargeable, lithium-ion and button batteries are household hazardous waste to take to any of the five SafeChem locations. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Car Batteries (opens in new tab) · Kent County Department of Public Works
    • Car batteries should be taken to any of the five SafeChem locations. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Other Electronics (opens in new tab) · Kent County Department of Public Works
    • The electronics drop-offs are for residents only and do not accept commercial e-waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Refuse, Recycle, & Yard Waste Violation Explanations (opens in new tab) · City of Grand Rapids Public Works
    • No batteries, small appliances, electrical or car parts in the recycling cart. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Drop-off Locations (opens in new tab) · Comprenew
    • Comprenew Recycling Center & Showroom: drop-off for small businesses and residents at 629 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503; 616-451-4400; Monday-Friday 9 am-5 pm. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Electronics Recycling (opens in new tab) · Comprenew
    • Comprenew also handles fax machines, air conditioners, microwaves, cell phones, audio equipment and batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Comprenew Electronics Recycling residential pricing (PDF) (opens in new tab) · Comprenew
    • Batteries: lithium primary and button $10/lb, all other batteries $3/lb. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Service Guidelines - PAYT & Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Grand Rapids Public Works
    • For hazardous items, chemicals or batteries the City refers residents to the Kent County website. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Wyoming Clean Water Plant
    • The four HHW sites in Kent County (Rockford, Grand Rapids, Kentwood, Wyoming) are open to all Kent County residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Alkaline batteries are no longer accepted, but Ni-Cd, lithium-ion, lead acid, nickel metal hydride and nickel zinc batteries are accepted free from any Kent County resident. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The HHW program stopped accepting alkaline batteries on January 1, 2016. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • MCL 324.11514 Materials prohibited from disposal in landfill (opens in new tab) · Michigan Legislature (Michigan Compiled Laws)
    • MCL 324.11514: no one may deliver a lead acid battery to a landfill for disposal. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • MCL 324.17101 Battery disposal: definitions (opens in new tab) · Michigan Legislature (Michigan Compiled Laws)
    • A "lead acid battery" under Part 171 is a storage battery used to start an engine or as the main power source for a vehicle. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • MCL 324.17102 Disposal of lead acid battery (opens in new tab) · Michigan Legislature (Michigan Compiled Laws)
    • Households may get rid of a lead acid battery only by taking it to a retailer, distributor, manufacturer, or a department-approved collection, recycling or smelting facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • MCL 324.17107 Battery disposal: enforcement and penalties (opens in new tab) · Michigan Legislature (Michigan Compiled Laws)
    • Knowingly disposing of lead acid or mercuric oxide batteries illegally is a misdemeanor with a fine of up to $25 per battery. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • MCL 324.17103 Retailer of lead acid batteries; duties (opens in new tab) · Michigan Legislature (Michigan Compiled Laws)
    • Retailers of lead acid batteries must accept used ones from customers, in a quantity at least equal to the number of new batteries they sell. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The required store notice says retailers must accept used lead acid batteries when you buy a lead acid battery or within 30 calendar days of the purchase. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • EGLE: Safe battery disposal (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
    • EGLE: lead acid batteries (car and boat batteries) may not go in Michigan landfills, and any business that sells them must collect them for recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • EGLE tells residents to take an old lead acid battery back to where they bought the new one. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • EGLE: today's alkaline batteries are safe in regular household trash, but most other batteries are not, and recycling is always the best option. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • EGLE: never put rechargeable or lithium-ion batteries in curbside recycling or trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • EGLE: stores such as Ace Hardware, Best Buy, Batteries Plus Bulbs, Home Depot, Lowe's and Staples often take batteries, including rechargeables, for recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • EGLE: Call2Recycle offers shipping if there is no collection location nearby. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • EGLE: most batteries should be taped before transport or recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • EGLE: Where can I take my household hazardous waste? (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
    • EGLE: Michigan's Battery Disposal law requires retailers and auto repair shops that sell batteries to offer customers recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • HHW collections are run by local governments or commercial recyclers; many are temporary or seasonal, so call before going. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • EGLE keeps a county-by-county list of local collection contacts; if your community is not listed, call your city, township or county. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • EGLE suggests looking for retail take-back of electronics, batteries, light bulbs, medications, motor oil and antifreeze when buying replacements. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • EGLE: Landfill Prohibited Materials and Special Wastes (guidance, rev. 3/2021) (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
    • If the seller isn't an option and the battery is from your own household equipment, EGLE points residents to its household hazardous waste page for recycling options. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Household hazardous waste (solvents, cleansers, pesticides) is not banned from Michigan landfills, though EGLE says it is not well suited to them. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • MCL 324.17105c Nickel cadmium batteries; voluntary collection program (opens in new tab) · Michigan Legislature (Michigan Compiled Laws)
    • Michigan law only refers to voluntary nickel cadmium battery collection programs by manufacturers; no mandatory rechargeable battery take-back was found. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • EGLE: Household hazardous waste (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
    • EGLE: take leftover household hazardous products to a local collection when one is available; never pour them down a storm drain or household drain. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • If there is no local collection, EGLE says to ask your trash hauler for instructions on safe disposal in the regular trash. Checked October 26, 2026.

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