Battery Recycling in Livonia, MI

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Checked October 26, 2026

• Household Hazardous Waste Program (opens in new tab) · Wayne County Department of Public Services, Environmental Services
  • Wayne County hosts four HHW collections a year for county residents, taking household chemicals for disposal and electronics for recycling; only household products from Wayne County residents are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Accepted items include automotive batteries and dry cell batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Wayne County residents can use a recycling voucher to drop off household hazardous waste five days a week at the county contractor's Livonia site; vouchers are picked up at 3600 Commerce Court, Building E, Wayne, MI 48184, weekdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Environmental Services (opens in new tab) · Wayne County Department of Public Services, Environmental Services
  • The county describes the recycling voucher for Wayne County residents as free. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Vouchers are used at ERG Environmental Services, 13040 Merriman Road, Livonia; supplies are limited, first come, first served. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Household Hazardous Waste Collection Voucher (flyer) (opens in new tab) · Wayne County Department of Public Services
  • Acceptable items include automotive batteries and dry cell batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Refuse & Recycling in Livonia (opens in new tab) · City of Livonia Department of Public Works
  • Corrugated cardboard and boxes must be cut down to 2 feet by 2 feet and bundled. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Batteries are not accepted in the cart (they go to the Drop-Off Center); electronics and hazardous waste go to the household hazardous waste drop-off. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Drop-Off Recycling Center (opens in new tab) · City of Livonia Department of Public Works
  • The Drop-off Recycling Center is open Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., on the south side of Glendale Avenue east of Farmington Road. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • In addition to curbside recyclables, the Drop-Off Center accepts larger corrugated cardboard, larger scrap metal such as frames and folding chairs, oil and antifreeze, and vehicle and household batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Battery Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Livonia Department of Public Works
  • Livonia has two battery drop-off locations, Bennett Civic Center Library and Kirksey Recreation Center, for alkaline, lithium-ion and NiCad batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Alkaline, lithium-ion and NiCad batteries may be dropped off at these locations. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Damaged, swollen, bloated, cracked or leaking batteries should be taken directly to ERG Environmental Services at 13040 Merriman Road, Suite 200. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off (opens in new tab) · ERG Environmental Services
  • Communities not listed pay standard pricing of $0.75 per pound with a $20 minimum; all communities pay standard pricing for latex paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ERG accepts oil-based and latex paints and stains and batteries of any kind. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ERG no longer accepts cash at the drop-off door; credit card and personal check are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Livonia Department of Public Works
  • Livonia residents can drop off HHW and e-waste at ERG year-round, Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., with proof of residency; they pay $5 for every 100 pounds and 75 cents per pound over 100 lbs. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Hazardous Waste Round-up (opens in new tab) · Canton Township Public Works
  • Canton's Hazardous Waste Round-up page lists the 2026 Wayne County HHW collection dates as free to all Wayne County residents. 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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