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Battery Recycling in Reno, NV

Car batteries go to WM's Commercial Row Transfer Station; the July-bill HHW voucher covers batteries at GrayMar, and the City's e-waste day takes large batteries.

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

5 ways to get rid of a battery in Reno

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · RenoNo 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. Commercial Row Transfer Station (WM)Drop-off · 1390 E. Commercial Row, RenoConditions applyCost not listed
    Where

    1390 E. Commercial Row
    Reno, NV 89512

    Hours

    Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Batteries

    Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • Car (lead-acid) batteries only, per NDEP; household batteries are not listed.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. WM free household hazardous waste voucher (GrayMar Environmental)Pickup service · Washoe CountyReno residentsConditions applyFree
    How it works

    Yearly WM program: a voucher mailed with the May bill (Sparks, unincorporated Washoe County) or July bill (Reno) covers free disposal of up to 50 lbs of household hazardous waste at GrayMar Environmental by appointment (graymarenvironmental.com, 866-472-9627). Outside the program GrayMar charges regular fees.

    Cost & rules
    • Bring the voucher from your WM bill and book a GrayMar appointment (Reno: July-September); up to 50 lbs free.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  4. City of Reno Community Cleanups (Biggest Little Fall Refresh and e-waste/HHW day)City service · RenoReno residentsConditions applyFree
    How it works

    Seasonal City of Reno neighborhood cleanups by ward, with WM roll-off bins for residential bulky waste (fall 2026: September 19-November 14), plus a city-wide hazardous and electronic waste day (September 26, 2026 at Reno High School, 395 Booth St). Spring cleanups are also held. Questions: Reno Direct 775-334-4636.

    Cost & rules
    • Only at the yearly city-wide hazardous and e-waste day (September 26 in 2026); half a pickup bed of hazardous/e-waste per household.
    • Large batteries are listed.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  5. The Battery Network (formerly Call2Recycle) store drop-off (Nevada)Nonprofit service · NevadaOpen to everyoneConditions applyCost not listed
    How it works

    NDEP points Nevada residents to Call2Recycle, now called The Battery Network, for rechargeable battery recycling. Most of its drop-off sites take common household and rechargeable batteries; some take e-bike or other large batteries. Find a site with the ZIP code locator and check what each location accepts. The locator page does not say whether drop-off is free.

    Cost & rules
    • Most sites take common household and rechargeable batteries; some take e-bike or high-energy batteries. Check the location's details first.
    • NDEP lists this locator for rechargeable batteries; ordinary alkaline batteries are harder to recycle.
    • Before you go: Lithium and soft-sided batteries need extra preparation before drop-off to prevent sparks.

    Official page (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

  • Where Can I Recycle? (Recycling & Waste Locations by County) (opens in new tab) · Nevada Division of Environmental Protection
    • NDEP lists used oil, antifreeze and car battery collection at the Commercial Row and Stead transfer stations. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Reno Residential Trash Disposal and Recycling Services Brochure (opens in new tab) · WM (Waste Management of Nevada)
    • Reno residents can dispose of one truckload of waste four times a year at no extra cost at WM transfer stations, with a recent bill or matching ID and a current account. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Washoe County Residential Service Brochure (opens in new tab) · WM (Waste Management of Nevada)
    • Washoe County (unincorporated) WM customers can dispose of one truckload four times a year at no extra cost at the transfer stations and Lockwood Landfill. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Garbage Service (opens in new tab) · City of Sparks
    • Sparks customers in good standing get up to 4 free trips a year to the WM transfer stations or Lockwood Landfill, up to a standard pickup load (3 cubic yards). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residential Waste Service in Sparks, NV (opens in new tab) · WM (Waste Management of Nevada)
    • A free HHW disposal voucher comes in May bills for Sparks and Washoe customers and July bills for Reno customers, for paint, batteries, pesticides and similar items. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • WM partners with GrayMar Environmental to give residential customers an HHW disposal option. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Reno Summer 2025 Newsletter (opens in new tab) · WM (Waste Management of Nevada)
    • The voucher covers disposal of up to 50 pounds of hazardous waste at no cost. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Reno residents schedule a GrayMar appointment during July, August and September; outside the program GrayMar charges regular fees. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Reno newsletter says the voucher helps clear out old paint, batteries, pesticides and other household hazardous waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Solid Waste & Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Reno
    • The City of Reno points residents to the Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful Recycling Guide for items like TVs and batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Community Cleanups (opens in new tab) · City of Reno
    • The Biggest Little Fall Refresh Cleaning events are free and open to all Reno residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • A city-wide hazardous and electronic waste day was held Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Reno High School. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • At the e-waste day: household hazardous waste such as paints, pesticides, fluorescent lights, large batteries and cleaning chemicals. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Hazardous and e-waste items are limited to half of a standard pickup truck bed per household. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • NRS Chapter 444: Sanitation (solid waste, waste tires, motor vehicle batteries) (opens in new tab) · Nevada Legislature (Legislative Counsel Bureau)
    • It is unlawful in Nevada to willfully dump, abandon or dispose of a motor vehicle battery at a site that has no permit for that purpose (NRS 444.583). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • State law tells the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to encourage voluntary public drop-off sites for used vehicle batteries, tires and motor oil. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • NDEP: Special Waste Management (opens in new tab) · Nevada Division of Environmental Protection
    • NDEP: used oil and automotive batteries are banned from landfills; many auto parts stores accept them from the public, and many landfills have collection sites. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • NDEP Nevada Recycles: Where Can I Recycle & Take My Waste? (opens in new tab) · Nevada Division of Environmental Protection
    • NDEP points residents to the Call2Recycle (now The Battery Network) locator for rechargeable battery recycling in Nevada. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • NDEP says single-use alkaline batteries are hard to recycle; some Batteries Plus stores take them for a small fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • NDEP notes that each Nevada county offers different recycling and waste services. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • NDEP Nevada Recycles: What Can I Recycle? (opens in new tab) · Nevada Division of Environmental Protection
    • NDEP lists electronics and batteries as items not to put in the regular recycling container and says to contact local stores. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The Battery Network (formerly Call2Recycle): Drop-off Locations (opens in new tab) · The Battery Network
    • Enter a ZIP code in The Battery Network locator to find drop-off sites. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Most sites take common household and rechargeable batteries; check each location's details before visiting. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Lithium and soft-sided batteries need extra preparation before drop-off to prevent sparks and fire. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • NDEP Nevada Recycles: Special Waste (e-waste and household hazardous waste) (opens in new tab) · Nevada Division of Environmental Protection
    • NDEP counts paints, cleaners, oils, antifreeze, batteries, light bulbs and pesticides as household hazardous waste, which many communities collect. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • NDEP: never pour household hazardous waste into storm drains, sewers, septic systems or on the ground. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • NRS Chapter 444A: Programs for Recycling (new tire fee, tire retailer take-back) (opens in new tab) · Nevada Legislature (Legislative Counsel Bureau)
    • Nevada counties with 100,000 or more people must make available a program for separating recyclables from household and public-building waste (NRS 444A.040). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Those larger counties must also make available a program for disposing of hazardous household products. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • NDEP Nevada Recycles: Frequently Asked Questions (opens in new tab) · Nevada Division of Environmental Protection
    • NDEP runs a recycling hotline at 1-800-597-5865 for recycling questions. Checked October 26, 2026.

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