Battery Recycling in Manitou Springs, CO

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Checked October 26, 2026

• City of Manitou Springs: Galvanize Recycling Event in Partnership with the City of Manitou Springs (news release) (opens in new tab) · City of Manitou Springs · effective September 13, 2024
  • The City's October 12, 2024 recycling event with Galvanize Recycling accepted paint, electronic waste and batteries, among other items. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The recycling event was open to Manitou Springs residents only, by reservation. Checked October 26, 2026.
• City of Manitou Springs: Spring Cleaning: Manitou Springs Dumpster Drop-off Set for June 21 (news release) (opens in new tab) · City of Manitou Springs · effective May 21, 2025
  • The City's annual Dumpster Drop-off event does not accept televisions, phones, batteries, computers, printers, household appliances or paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The Dumpster Drop-off is an annual City event for Manitou Springs residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
• El Paso County: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · El Paso County Community Resources
  • Automotive batteries are listed among accepted automotive items. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Lead acid batteries are listed among accepted household items. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household batteries must not be leaking, corroded, rusted or dirty and must come in a clear resealable bag no larger than 1 gallon. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Only El Paso and Teller County households may use the facility, and proof of residency is required. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Business and commercial waste (including schools, churches and nonprofits) is not accepted at the household facility; the county refers these to its VSQG program. Checked October 26, 2026.
• El Paso County Recycling Directory 2026 (PDF) (opens in new tab) · El Paso County Community Resources – Environmental Services
  • The county directory says services at the facility are free for El Paso and Teller County households with 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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