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Battery Recycling in Carpinteria, CA

Drop household batteries at Carpinteria Library or City Hall, or at the City ABOP collection on the second and fourth Saturdays.

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6 ways to get rid of a battery in Carpinteria

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · CarpinteriaNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $75.00
    How it works

    Book online, set out your battery and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.

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  2. City of Carpinteria ABOP Center (City Hall / Public Works Yard)Drop-off · 5775 Carpinteria Ave, CarpinteriaCarpinteria residentsFree
    Where

    5775 Carpinteria Ave
    Carpinteria, CA 93013

    Hours

    Second and fourth Saturdays 9 a.m.–1 p.m. (January–October); second Saturday only in November and December

    Cost & rules

    Batteries

    AcceptedFree (documented)
    • Carpinteria residents; 5-gallon total liquid limit; up to three small electronics per household.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Community Hazardous Waste Collection Center at UCSB (County of Santa Barbara)County service · Santa Barbara CountySanta Barbara County residentsConditions applyA detail isn’t confirmedFree
    How it works

    County-managed household hazardous waste center at UCSB, Henry T. Yang Drive, Building 565, Goleta, CA 93106; households Saturdays 9 a.m.–3 p.m. and Sundays 11 a.m.–3 p.m. (closed in rain and major holidays). Bring a driver's license, utility bill or car registration as proof of residency. (805) 882-3602.

    Cost & rules
    • Households must show proof of residency.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  4. MarBorg Santa Maria Recycle Center (Recycling/ABOP Center)County service · Santa Barbara CountyFees apply
    How it works

    Santa Maria Recycle Center site at 1850 W Betteravia Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93455 (unincorporated Santa Barbara County). Hours: Monday–Saturday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

    Cost & rules
    • Free only for residents of unincorporated areas and Solvang; others (including Santa Maria residents) pay a fee.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  5. City of Carpinteria household battery drop-off (Library and City Hall)City service · CarpinteriaCost not listed
    How it works

    Household batteries (alkaline, nicad, lithium, button, rechargeable and lead acid) can be dropped off at the Carpinteria Library and Carpinteria City Hall.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  6. City of Santa Maria Household Hazardous Waste FacilityCity service · Santa Barbara CountyCost not listed
    How it works

    City of Santa Maria site at 2065 East Main Street, Santa Maria, CA 93454 (unincorporated Santa Barbara County). Hours: Households: Wednesday 10 a.m.–1 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Before you go

  1. Tape the terminals of lithium and rechargeable batteries before transport.
  2. Keep damaged, swollen or leaking batteries separate and tell the operator.
  3. Ask which battery types are accepted; car batteries often go somewhere different.
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Checked October 26, 2026

  • City of Carpinteria ABOP Center (LessIsMore.org location page) (opens in new tab) · County of Santa Barbara
    • The City of Carpinteria ABOP Center is at 5775 Carpinteria Ave, open the second and fourth Saturdays of each month 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Carpinteria: Hazardous Waste Disposal (opens in new tab) · City of Carpinteria
    • The City collects antifreeze, batteries, oil and paint on the second and fourth Saturday, January–October, 9 AM–1 PM (second Saturday only in November and December). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The City also accepts up to three small household electronics (e.g. microwaves, televisions, handheld devices); the event is free to residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • There is a 5-gallon total liquid maximum. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Beginning October 2026 Carpinteria residents can use the County Community Hazardous Waste Collection Center at UCSB free (Sat 9–3, Sun 11–3; no appointment; proof of residency). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare drop-off site locator data (sites.json) (opens in new tab) · PaintCare
    • PaintCare lists City of Carpinteria ABOP Center at 5775 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria 93013 as a paint drop-off site (Households Only (No Businesses) in Carpinteria). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • PaintCare lists Community Hazardous Waste Collection Center at USCB EH&S Bldg - 565 Mesa Rd, Santa Barbara 93106 as a paint drop-off site (HHW and VSQG Businesses in Santa Barbara County - Unincorporated Areas Goleta Solvang Santa Barbara). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • PaintCare lists Santa Maria Landfill and HHW Facility at 2065 E Main St, Santa Maria 93454 as a paint drop-off site (Households and VSQG Businesses in Santa Barbara County San Luis Obispo County Santa Maria). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • PaintCare lists Santa Maria Recycle Center at 1850 W Betteravia Rd, Santa Maria 93455 as a paint drop-off site (Households and VSQG Businesses in Santa Barbara County). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Carpinteria: Contracted Waste Haulers (opens in new tab) · City of Carpinteria
    • Drop household batteries, including nicad, alkaline, lead acid, lithium, button and rechargeable, at Carpinteria Library and City Hall. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • County Waste Facilities (LessIsMore.org, County of Santa Barbara) (opens in new tab) · County of Santa Barbara Resource Recovery & Waste Management Division
    • Residents must show proof of residency (driver's license, utility bill or car registration). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • How to Dispose of Everything (City of Santa Barbara Sustainability & Resilience) (opens in new tab) · City of Santa Barbara
    • The City of Santa Barbara says the HHW drop-off facilities it lists, including the Community Hazardous Waste Collection Center at UCSB, are free to residents unless otherwise indicated. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The City table marks household batteries and all types of paint as accepted at the Community Hazardous Waste center at UCSB. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · not yet confirmed.
  • City of Santa Maria Household Hazardous Waste Facility (LessIsMore.org location page) (opens in new tab) · County of Santa Barbara Resource Recovery & Waste Management Division
    • The City of Santa Maria HHW Facility at 2065 East Main Street is open to households Wednesdays 10 a.m.–1 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Santa Maria HHW Facility accepts household and vehicle batteries and oil-based and latex paint, among other hazardous wastes. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Household loads are limited to 15 gallons or 125 pounds per trip, in containers no larger than 5 gallons. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • MarBorg Industries Recycling/ABOP Center - Santa Maria (LessIsMore.org location page) (opens in new tab) · County of Santa Barbara Resource Recovery & Waste Management Division
    • Household batteries are free for residents of unincorporated areas and Solvang; residents of other areas pay a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The center accepts household and auto batteries and various electronics and small appliances. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DTSC: Universal Waste for Residents - Batteries (opens in new tab) · California Department of Toxic Substances Control
    • California law prohibits putting old batteries in the trash or in household recycling bins. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Common household batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, 9-volt and button cells, single-use or rechargeable) can be hazardous waste when discarded. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Store old batteries in a safe, dry place away from flammables and tape over the terminals to avoid fires. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many local governments and retailers accept old batteries; DTSC says to contact your local waste service provider. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Retailers that sell rechargeable batteries must accept consumers' used rechargeable batteries; take-back of other batteries such as alkalines is voluntary. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Responsible Battery Recycling Act of 2022 (AB 2440) requires battery producers to set up a stewardship program for collecting and recycling covered loose and easily removable batteries; it repeals the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Act on January 1, 2027. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Automotive-type lead-acid batteries are not universal waste; they fall under separate rules. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CalRecycle: Waste Banned from the Trash (opens in new tab) · CalRecycle
    • CalRecycle lists all batteries, rechargeable and single-use, plus lead-acid car batteries, as banned from the trash, recycling and organics bins. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • California Health and Safety Code section 25215.2 (lead-acid battery dealers) (opens in new tab) · California Legislative Information
    • Lead-acid battery dealers must accept used starting, motive-power and vehicle auxiliary lead-acid batteries without charging a fee, but need not take more than six per person per day. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Buyers of a replacement lead-acid battery pay a nonrefundable $2 California battery fee and a refundable deposit, credited if a used battery is returned at purchase or within 45 days with the receipt. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • California Health and Safety Code section 25215.1 (lead-acid battery definitions) (opens in new tab) · California Legislative Information
    • Under the dealer rules, a lead-acid battery weighs over five kilograms, is mainly lead and sulfuric acid, and has a capacity of six volts or more. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • California Health and Safety Code section 25216.1 (spent battery collection) (opens in new tab) · California Legislative Information
    • A household hazardous waste facility may refuse spent batteries beyond its storage capacity and may charge a fee limited to its handling, storage and disposal costs for them. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DTSC: Universal Waste (opens in new tab) · California Department of Toxic Substances Control
    • DTSC says universal wastes (batteries, electronic waste, CRTs, lamps, mercury wastes, non-empty aerosol cans and PV modules) must go to a designated handler or recycler and cannot go in household trash or landfills. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · California Department of Toxic Substances Control
    • It is illegal to dispose of household hazardous waste in the trash, down the drain, or by abandonment; it must go to a household hazardous waste facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DTSC lists antifreeze, batteries, e-waste, household cleaners, paints, pesticides, pool cleaners, solvents, used oil and mercury wastes among common household hazardous wastes. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many cities and counties run household hazardous waste collection programs; DTSC keeps a map of HHW facilities. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many HHW facilities keep set days and hours, some cap daily amounts, some only hold events once or twice a year, and many require an appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CalRecycle: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · CalRecycle
    • CalRecycle says it is illegal to dispose of hazardous waste in the garbage, down storm drains or onto the ground. Checked October 26, 2026.

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