Battery, Alkaline
Many local retail stores and the drop-off locations listed below accept alkaline batteries free of cost. Contact specific location for details.
Since the late 1990s, alkaline batteries have no longer been manufactured using heavy metals, meaning they can be thrown away in the trash, although recycling is preferable. All other types of batteries are manufactured with heavy metals and must be recycled.
No matter whether a battery is rechargeable or not, it is safest to dispose of it as household hazardous waste.
You can learn more about battery dangers, proper storage and recycling at Larimer County's battery recycling webpage.
View the Battery Recycling Guide.
View information about business hazardous waste disposal options.
Accepted At:
| Location | Contact Information | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Fort Collins: Timberline Recycling Center - Hard to Recycle Materials Yard |
1903 S. Timberline Road (970) 221-6600 |
Residential batteries are free of charge to recycle. Commercial batteries are subject to a $5 entry fee as well as additional fees. |
Other items accepted here |
| Home Depot (north Fort Collins location) |
1251 E. Magnolia St. 970-224-1239 |
Other items accepted here | |
| Interstate All Battery Center |
300 Willow St. 970-484-1307 |
Tape battery ends |
Other items accepted here |
| Larimer County Household Hazardous Waste Facility |
5887 S. Taft Hill Road (970) 498-5771 |
Other items accepted here | |
| Eco-Cycle CHaRM (Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials) |
6400 Arapahoe Rd 303-444-6634 |
Other items accepted here | |
| City of Loveland Recycling Center |
400 N Wilson Ave. 970-962-2529 |
Other items accepted here | |
| Batteries Plus |
1107 W. Drake Road (970) 206-0206 |
There is a charge per pound on batteries. |
Other items accepted here |
***DISCLAIMER***
The information provided in this tool is compiled as a service to Fort Collins Residents. Contact information has been provided for the listed locations, and it is encouraged that you call ahead to verify the location, materials accepted, and hours of operation. Inclusion in this list is not an endorsement by the City of Fort Collins.
Any recycler wishing to be added to this list may contact recycling@fcgov.com. If you can’t find the answer to your question here, please call us at 970-221-6600