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Automotive batteries (lead-acid)

How to safely dispose of automotive batteries

Use extra caution

Be careful when handling and preparing this item for disposal. Read the special instructions below for details.

Automotive battery

How to dispose

There are two ways to dispose of lead-acid vehicle batteries.

Household hazardous waste drop-off location

  • Take to a household hazardous waste drop-off location

Safely dispose of lead-acid vehicle batteries for free at a household hazardous waste drop-off location (designated fire hall).

City Eco Centre

  • Take to a City Eco Centre

Safely dispose of lead-acid vehicle batteries for free at a City Eco Centre – if you bring with other garbage, charges will apply.

Special instructions

Never put automotive batteries into any of your blue, black or green carts. It is a major safety hazard for your driver and staff at the processing facilities.

Map of household hazardous waste drop-off locations

For businesses

If you are a business with this item, please see our Business Waste resources.

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