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.
All battery types are accepted at WSWMD for recycling. Do NOT bring batteries to the HHW Depot, please bring to the scale house upon arrival. Access Sticker or Day Pass is NOT required to recycle batteries.
Vermont was the first state in the nation to pass single-use/alkaline battery recycling. The new law requires manufacturers of single-use batteries to provide a stewardship plan to manage 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
In 2022, Call2Recycle 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 in time, we ask that you contact your vehicle manufacturer regarding an EV battery. WSWMD is not able to properly recycle EV or hybrid batteries.
Partnership
We partner with Call2Recycle! Where do recycled batteries go? Click to find out more!
https://www.call2recycle.org/explore-the-secret-life-of-batteries/