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Battery Recycling in Lompoc, CA

Drop household batteries at City Hall, the Solid Waste Office or the library; car batteries go to the HHW Collection Facility by appointment.

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7 ways to get rid of a battery in Lompoc

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · LompocNo 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 Lompoc Household Hazardous Waste Collection FacilityDrop-off · 1585 North V St, LompocLompoc residentsCost not listed
    Where

    1585 North V St
    Lompoc, CA 93436

    Hours

    Weekdays 9 a.m.–1 p.m., by appointment only

    Cost & rules

    Batteries

    AcceptedCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • By appointment only; call (805) 875-8017.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Lompoc Landfill (City of Lompoc)City service · LompocLompoc residentsConditions applyFree
    How it works

    City-run landfill at 700 South Avalon Street (off Olive Avenue), Lompoc; (805) 736-9042. Open Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m., Sat–Sun 10 a.m.–3:45 p.m. for Lompoc Valley residents and businesses. Free for residents: appliances (2 a day), mattresses/box springs, tires (5 a day), household batteries, clean cardboard.

    Cost & rules
    • Household batteries only.
    • Lompoc Valley residents and businesses only; free items are free for residents (business fees may apply).

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  4. 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)

  5. 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)

  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.

  7. City of Lompoc household battery drop-off sitesCity service · LompocConditions applyCost not listed
    How it works

    The City of Lompoc collects household batteries at public drop-off sites including the City Hall lobby (100 Civic Center Plaza), the Solid Waste Office (1300 W. Laurel Ave.) and Lompoc Library (501 E. North Ave.). Car batteries go to the HHW Collection Facility.

    Cost & rules
    • Household batteries only; no lead-acid car or motorcycle batteries. Call sites for hours.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

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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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • City of Lompoc: Solid Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Lompoc
    • The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility (1585 N. V St) is open by appointment only, weekdays 9 AM–1 PM; call (805) 875-8017. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Hazardous materials handled by the Solid Waste Division include paint, electronic waste and batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Landfill is open to residents and businesses within the Lompoc Valley; waste from Buellton, Solvang, Santa Ynez and other outside areas is not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • At no charge for residents: appliances (2 per day), mattresses/box springs, futon mattresses, tires (5 per day), household batteries, clean cardboard. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Lompoc: The "A" to "Z" of Lompoc Recycling (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Lompoc
    • The HHW Collection Facility takes all battery types, including auto batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare drop-off site locator data (sites.json) (opens in new tab) · PaintCare
    • PaintCare lists Lompoc HHW Facility at 1585 North V St, Lompoc 93436 as a paint drop-off site (Households and VSQG Businesses in Lompoc). 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 Lompoc: Household Battery Collection Sites (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Lompoc
    • Public battery drop-off sites include the City Hall Lobby, the Solid Waste Office at 1300 W. Laurel Ave. and Lompoc Library at 501 E. North Ave. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Lead-acid (car, motorcycle) batteries are not accepted at these sites and must go to the HHW Collection Facility. 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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