Call2Recycle is Powering Up Battery Recycling in the District:
All Household Batteries Can Now be Safely Recycled Across DC.

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!

Recycling your batteries is as simple as 1-2-3.

Collect

Store your household batteries in a cool, dry place – ideally in a plastic container.

Protect

Make sure to bag or tape your batteries! Either place individual batteries in clear plastic bags or tape the battery terminals with clear packing, non-conductive electrical, or duct tape, keeping the label visible.

Drop

Make battery recycling part of your monthly routine with drops to a nearby collection site, which you can find on our locator.

Want to be more involved?

Join our growing collection site program, which is no-cost and includes everything you need to get started:

  • All-in-one collection kits
  • Education and outreach materials
  • Dedicated support team

GET STARTED

Contact us at 1-877-723-1297 or [email protected] to receive information on enrollment, safety training, and more.

DC Collection Site Resources

Poster

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Rack Card

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If you would like to order these materials to be shipped to your location, please reach out to our team at [email protected].