Vermont bans the disposal of rechargeable and lead-acid batteries in the trash! Many types of batteries contain hazardous materials and may become hazardous waste when disposed of IMPROPERLY.
Most battery types are accepted at WSWMD for recycling. Do NOT bring batteries to the HHW Depot; please bring them to the scale house upon arrival.
An Access Sticker or Day Pass is NOT required to recycle batteries.
Vermont was the first state in the nation to pass a law requiring the recycling of single-use alkaline batteries. The law requires manufacturers of single-use batteries to provide a stewardship plan for managing the proper recycling of batteries sold in Vermont and establishes convenient recycling options for residents at no cost.
Alkaline/Single Use Batteries 
Single-use batteries, such as AA, AAA, C, D, and 9-volt, are used in many items, such as tools and toys. Certain components of the batteries, such as heavy metals like cadmium, mercury, and lead, are hazardous to human health and the environment. Recycling household batteries conserves natural resources and lessens environmental impacts from mining and disposal.
Rechargeable Batteries
Types: Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd), Nickel-Metal-Hydride (Ni-MH), Lithium-Ion (Li-ion), and others.
Found in cell phones, laptops, digital cameras/camcorders. Also batteries used for cordless tools, scooters & electric bicycles.
E-Bike Batteries
The Battery Network and PeopleForBikes are leading the charge to launch the first U.S. industry-wide, voluntary e-bike battery recycling program.
Batteries will be accepted for recycling at participating e-bike dealers. See their websites for more info:
E-bike battery recyclers in WSWMD member towns
https://www.peopleforbikes.org/topics/electric-bikes
Button Batteries
Types: Hearing aids, cameras, flashlights, key fobs, laser pointers, etc.
Lead Acid batteries
COST: $3 charge for smaller lead acid batteries- electric fence, lawnmower, etc.
COST: $5 charge for automobile, motorcycle & marine batteries.
Types: Car batteries, motorcycle batteries, marine batteries.
Typically, upon purchase, you’re charged a core charge by the supplier. If you return your battery where you bought your new one, you will get your core charge back! Otherwise, bring to us and we’ll recycle it for you.
Electric Vehicle Batteries (EV/Hybrid):
At this point, we ask that you contact your vehicle manufacturer regarding an EV battery. Residents can also visit the Battery Network at this link, which may also be able to assist you with it.
WSWMD is not able to properly recycle EV or hybrid batteries. Please do not bring them to the facility.
Partnership
We partner with the Battery Network (formerly Call2Recycle)!
Click on the picture to visit their website to find out more!