Washington, D.C.

All household batteries must now be recycled—it’s the law.

With the new DC Battery Disposal Ban in place, primary and rechargeable batteries are prohibited from being tossed in the garbage and must be properly recycled.

The good news: with Call2Recycle, recycling your household batteries has never been easier! Call2Recycle is proud to serve as the approved battery stewardship organization in the District by offering recycling for all household batteries. Thanks for joining us in responsibly recycling your household batteries and doing something good for the District, and the planet.

Collect

Recycle batteries every six months and keep them in a cool, dry place.

Protect

Ensure you’ve taped battery terminals or bagged before you drop.

Drop

Find a nearby collection site and recycle responsibly.