Battery Recycling
Free Battery Recycling & Disposal San Diego
ALL BATTERY DROP-OFFS MUST BE MADE AT OUR 2 MAIN WAREHOUSES:
🔋 Rechargeable batteries remain FREE to recycle.
🔋 Single-use alkaline batteries now have a small recycling fee of $2 per pound.
⚠️ Note: We do not accept damaged, leaking, swollen, punctured, burned, or otherwise hazardous batteries. Please contact us before bringing in any battery that appears damaged.
At Dream E Waste, we make it easy and safe to dispose of your old batteries. Our Free Battery Recycling & Disposal service in San Diego ensures that all types of batteries are handled responsibly, keeping harmful chemicals out of landfills and protecting our local environment.
We accept household, rechargeable, and specialty batteries, making it simple for residents and businesses alike to recycle safely. Batteries contain heavy metals and toxic materials that can be dangerous if not properly recycled, but with Dream E Waste, you can be confident they’re being processed the right way.
We Accept the Following Batteries for Free Recycling (NO CHARGE):
- Rechargeable Batteries (NiMH, NiCd)
- Lithium-Ion Batteries (laptops, phones, tablets, power tools, etc.)
- Lead-Acid Batteries (Car, UPS—non-leaking only)
- Power Tool Batteries
The following single-use batteries have a $2 per pound charge:
- All single-use household batteries
- Button Cell Batteries (watches, hearing aids, remotes)
- AA, AAA, C, D, 9V
- Any non-rechargeable consumer batteries
Why We Charge for Alkaline Batteries
Alkaline and other single-use household batteries are much more expensive to process because:
- We are charged by our downstream processor to dispose of them properly
- They cannot be refurbished or reused
- They require manual sorting and cannot be mixed with other battery types
- They contain materials that must be handled as hazardous waste
- Disposal and transportation regulations have become stricter, increasing costs
Charging a small fee ensures we can continue offering free recycling for all rechargeable batteries while keeping our battery program safe, compliant, and affordable for the community.
Don’t wait for a community recycling event!
You can drop off your batteries anytime during our business hours at our main warehouse:
📍4009 Hicock St STE D, San Diego, CA 92110
🕗 Monday – Saturday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍819 Anita St, Chula Vista, CA 91911
🕗 Monday – Friday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Free electronic recycling
Recycling your Batteries with Dream E Waste
Bring us all your batteries to our facility for safe battery recycling and disposal. Our eco-friendly process ensures that all hazardous materials are handled responsibly while valuable resources are recovered.
Recycling your batteries keeps mercury, lead, and cadmium from contaminating our soil and waterways. We make sure each battery is sorted, processed, and recycled according to strict environmental standards.
Drop off your batteries for recycling FREE.
Join us in our mission to create a greener planet!