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Battery Recycling in Aurora, CO

Aurora residents can have batteries picked up through Waste Management At Your Door for $10.

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5 ways to get rid of a battery in Aurora

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · AuroraNo 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. Aurora Waste Management At Your Door collectionCity service · AuroraAurora residents$10/visit
    How it works

    Aurora Water contracts with Waste Management for year-round home pickup of household hazardous waste; the fee for Aurora residents is $10.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    At Your Door fee (Aurora residents)$10 per visit
    • Limited number of monthly appointments; call 800.449.7587 or visit WMatYourDoor.com.

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  3. All Recycling North (transfer station and scrap metal)County service · Adams CountyConditions applyCost not listed
    How it works

    All Recycling site at 5350 Washington Street, Denver, CO 80216 (North Washington CDP, unincorporated Adams County). Hours: Trash: Monday–Friday 5:30 am–5:00 pm, Saturday 7:00 am–2:00 pm. Metals: Monday–Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm, Saturday 8:00 am–2:00 pm.

    Cost & rules
    • Lead-acid batteries and non-lithium-ion batteries only; lithium-ion batteries are prohibited.
    • All Recycling buys metal; prices vary with material and market. Policies can differ by location, so call ahead.

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  4. Douglas County GreenWorksDrop-off · outside Aurora · 5675 Delva Way, SedaliaDouglas County residentsConditions applyFree
    Where

    5675 Delva Way
    Sedalia, CO 80135

    Hours

    Electronics and household hazardous waste drop-off by reservation, Monday–Saturday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (last appointment 4:30 p.m.); closed Sunday and county holidays.

    Cost & rules

    Batteries

    Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
    • Douglas County residents only, with proof of residency; appointment required.
    • Preparation: Tape exposed terminals (or bag each lithium-ion battery).
    • Limit: 20 pounds of batteries per visit.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  5. Veolia Colorado Household Hazardous Waste Recycling CenterDrop-off · outside Aurora · 9131 E. 96th Ave., Commerce CityAdams County residents$1.66/lb
    Where

    9131 E. 96th Ave.
    Commerce City, CO 80640

    Hours

    April–October: Wednesdays 8 am–4 pm and one Saturday a month 9 am–2 pm. November–March: one Wednesday a month, 8 am–4 pm. By appointment only.

    Cost & rules

    Batteries

    AcceptedFees apply
    Fees for batteries
    Chemical waste (unless otherwise noted)$1.66 per pound
    Facility fee (chemical and electronic waste, unless otherwise noted)$30.00 per visit
    • By appointment only; the $30 facility fee applies.

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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

  • All Recycling: Accepted Materials (opens in new tab) · All Recycling
    • All Recycling buys metal; pricing varies with material and market. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Acceptance policies can differ by All Recycling location. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Lead-acid batteries and batteries other than lithium-ion are accepted; lithium-ion batteries are prohibited. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver: ReStore Donate Items (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver
    • ReStores do not accept non-working appliances, used batteries, electronics, mattresses or paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Aurora: Paint & Household Chemicals (opens in new tab) · City of Aurora
    • The At Your Door fee is $10, with limited monthly appointments. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Schedule by calling 800.449.7587 or at WMatYourDoor.com. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Arapahoe County: Trash and Recycling Resources (opens in new tab) · Arapahoe County
    • Waste Management will pick up automotive products, batteries, paint products, household chemicals and electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Aurora is among the places whose residents can use the service. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The cost is $20, or $10 for Aurora residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Aurora: Batteries (opens in new tab) · City of Aurora
    • Aurora says lead acid car batteries can be recycled free at AutoZone, Advance Auto and O’Reilly stores (no store locations given). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Veolia Colorado Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Center (opens in new tab) · Veolia
    • Drop-off requires an appointment; the center takes credit cards only. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Unless otherwise noted, chemical and electronic waste costs a $30 facility fee plus $1.66 per pound. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The center is available to residents of Adams and neighboring counties year-round by appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Very small quantity generator businesses can use the facility after signing a certification form. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Thornton 311 Knowledge Base: Where can I dispose of household chemicals? (opens in new tab) · City of Thornton · effective August 19, 2024
    • The City of Thornton says the Veolia center is available to Adams County residents year-round by appointment; fees may apply. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Veolia Colorado HHW Recycling Center: Acceptable Items (opens in new tab) · Veolia
    • Veolia’s acceptable-items list includes car, rechargeable and alkaline batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Douglas County GreenWorks: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Douglas County Government
    • Douglas County residents must schedule an appointment before dropping off household hazardous waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The household hazardous waste program is free for Douglas County residents with proof of residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Users affirm their hazardous waste was generated through household use and is not business or commercial waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The household hazardous waste program is free for Douglas County residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Containers up to 5 gallons; up to 10 gallons of liquids per visit; batteries and granular material limited to 20 pounds per visit. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Household batteries (alkaline, lithium, rechargeable and button cell) are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tape batteries with exposed terminals; tape lithium-ion terminals or bag each one. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Douglas County GreenWorks: Electronics Recycling (opens in new tab) · Douglas County Government
    • The electronics service is for Douglas County residents only; bring ID or other proof of residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CDPHE: Materials prohibited from landfill disposal (opens in new tab) · Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
    • Lead-acid batteries (such as car batteries) are prohibited from disposal at Colorado solid waste sites and landfills. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CDPHE: Battery Stewardship and Recycling (opens in new tab) · Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
    • Under the Battery Stewardship Act, collection sites will be added across Colorado starting in 2028, and recycling at them will be free for residents. The program is not running yet. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • CDPHE expects most household batteries and smaller rechargeable batteries (under 11 pounds) to be accepted at program drop-off locations by October 2028. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • CDPHE says batteries can cause fires in recycling facilities and garbage trucks and should not be put in the trash or recycling. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · sources disagree.
    • Batteries covered by the program include single-use household batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, 9-volt) and rechargeable batteries up to 11 pounds. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Car batteries over 11 pounds, built-in batteries, medical device batteries, EV batteries and damaged, defective or recalled batteries are excluded from the program. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Once the program runs, most Colorado residents will live within 15 miles of a permanent battery collection site. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The program will have at least 15 permanent collection sites for medium-format batteries (11 to 25 pounds, such as e-bike batteries) within six months of launch. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Retailers may not charge a point-of-sale fee for the battery program. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CDPHE: Preparing products found in your home for disposal (opens in new tab) · Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
    • CDPHE says automotive lead-acid batteries are prohibited from disposal in Colorado landfills. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Car batteries are generally turned in for recycling when you buy a replacement; some retailers take extra car batteries without a purchase. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • CDPHE says the best option for rechargeable batteries (nickel-cadmium, nickel-metal hydride, lithium, most button and small sealed lead-acid) is recycling; many stores take part in Call2Recycle. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many household hazardous waste collection events and programs accept rechargeable batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • CDPHE's household-disposal guidance says US-made alkaline batteries no longer contain mercury and can go in the regular trash, with terminals taped or batteries bagged. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · sources disagree.
  • Colorado General Assembly: SB25-163 Battery Stewardship Programs (opens in new tab) · Colorado General Assembly
    • Starting January 1, 2030, people must take certain unwanted batteries (those covered by the stewardship program) to a program collection site or event; disposing of them in a landfill is prohibited. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Battery Stewardship Act prohibits disposing of certain batteries in a landfill. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • SB25-163, the Battery Stewardship Programs bill, became law in 2025. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The law requires the battery stewardship plan to set up collection sites that are free to use for anyone. Checked October 26, 2026.

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