Tis the season for new gadgets, time to recycle old gadgets and their batteries properly to promote safety and prevent fires. Gadgets containing embedded batteries, including cell phones, laptops, ear buds, vapes and more can be recycled for free at the McCourtney Road Transfer Station. Recycling prevents batteries from sparking fires and causing injuries when improperly thrown in the trash. If the battery is difficult to access or requires special tools, recycle the entire device; there is no need to remove the battery beforehand.
Larger batteries, such as for power tools, lawnmower batteries and car batteries also need to be recycled and not intermixed with other waste and recycling to prevent fires.
Drop-Off Location for Larger Batteries and Battery-Embedded Products
- McCourtney Road Transfer Station, 14741 Wolf Mountain Road, Grass Valley
If the gadget is designed for batteries to be easily removed and replaced, remove those household batteries, such as AAA, AA, D, 9-volt, button-type batteries) and recycle them at your curbside. Place batteries in a clear Ziploc bag and place it on top of your blue recycle cart on your regular recycle pickup day. If the batteries are not household type or not on top of the blue cart, they will be left at your curb.
Drop-Off Locations for Household Batteries
Household batteries are accepted, at no cost, at the following drop-off locations:
- Nevada County Government Center, 950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City
- Grass Valley Library, 207 Mill Street, Grass Valley
- McCourtney Road Transfer Station, 14741 Wolf Mountain Road, Grass Valley
- Madelyn Helling Library, 980 Helling Way, Nevada City
- Nevada City, City Hall, 317 Broad Street, Nevada City
- North San Juan Transfer Station, 10125 Flume Street, North San Juan
- Washington Transfer Station, 15886 Gaston Road, Washington
Help prevent fires and recycle batteries and battery-embedded products properly.
For more gadget recycling tips, visit www.nevadacountyca.gov/recycling.
For questions, contact solid.waste@nevadacountyca.gov or call 530-265-7111.