Battery Recycling in Lemont, IL
Household and car batteries are collected at your door by WM in Lemont; the Naperville HHW facility also takes them.
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Before you go
- Tape the terminals of lithium and rechargeable batteries before transport.
- Keep damaged, swollen or leaking batteries separate and tell the operator.
- Ask which battery types are accepted; car batteries often go somewhere different.
Illinois rules
- Illinois EPA says lead-acid batteries are not commonly accepted at HHW collections but local retailers will take them, and they are banned from Illinois landfills. Source: Illinois EPA: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab)
- Illinois EPA advises exchanging an old vehicle battery when buying a new one, or selling it to a salvage yard or recycling center. Source: Illinois EPA: Household Waste Disposal (opens in new tab)
More Illinois rules (13)
- Illinois EPA says not to put unwanted batteries in curbside trash or recycling bins and to use an approved drop-off location. Source: Illinois EPA: Batteries (opens in new tab)
- Damaged or defective batteries (swollen, leaking, cracked and so on) should only go to authorized drop-off sites in Illinois. Source: Illinois EPA: Batteries (opens in new tab)
- Retailers of lead-acid batteries must accept used lead-acid batteries from customers for recycling, in a quantity equal to the number of new batteries bought. Source: 415 ILCS 5: Environmental Protection Act, Sections 20 to 22.63 (Title V, Land Pollution) (opens in new tab)
- A lead-acid battery retailer may charge a recycling fee on a new battery when the customer does not return a used one, or give a credit to customers who return one. Source: 415 ILCS 5: Environmental Protection Act, Sections 20 to 22.63 (Title V, Land Pollution) (opens in new tab)
- No one may put a lead-acid battery in a container meant for landfill collection or dispose of one in a municipal waste landfill or incinerator. Source: 415 ILCS 5: Environmental Protection Act, Sections 20 to 22.63 (Title V, Land Pollution) (opens in new tab)
- Since 2020, lead-acid batteries may not be placed in a container for hauler collection to a recycling center. Source: 415 ILCS 5: Environmental Protection Act, Sections 20 to 22.63 (Title V, Land Pollution) (opens in new tab)
- For these rules a lead-acid battery is a lead and sulfuric acid battery of at least 6 volts intended for motor vehicles (cars, vans, trucks, tractors, motorcycles and motorboats). Source: 415 ILCS 5: Environmental Protection Act, Sections 20 to 22.63 (Title V, Land Pollution) (opens in new tab)
- Unless a recycling program expressly allows it, rechargeable batteries and items containing them may not be put in containers collected by a hauler for a recycling center. Source: 415 ILCS 5: Environmental Protection Act, Sections 20 to 22.63 (Title V, Land Pollution) (opens in new tab)
- Under the Portable and Medium-Format Battery Stewardship Act, from January 1, 2026 producers selling batteries in Illinois must take part in an approved battery stewardship plan. Source: Illinois EPA: Batteries (opens in new tab)
- Illinois EPA approved The Battery Network (formerly Call2Recycle) stewardship plan on October 29, 2025. Source: Illinois EPA: Batteries (opens in new tab)
- From January 1, 2028, covered portable and medium-format batteries may not be disposed of in a sanitary landfill. Source: 415 ILCS 205: Portable and Medium-Format Battery Stewardship Act (full text) (opens in new tab)
- From January 1, 2028, no fee may be charged when covered batteries are dropped off or collected. Source: 415 ILCS 205: Portable and Medium-Format Battery Stewardship Act (full text) (opens in new tab)
- Illinois EPA says state and federal law allow household hazardous waste to go out with residential garbage, but taking it to an HHW collection is more protective. Source: Illinois EPA: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab)
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Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- All American Recycling: Scrap Metal Recycling (opens in new tab) · All American Recycling
- All American Recycling recycles ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal; consumers can bring appliances, batteries and holiday lights. Checked October 26, 2026.
- 415 ILCS 5: Environmental Protection Act, Sections 20 to 22.63 (Title V, Land Pollution) (opens in new tab) · Illinois General Assembly
- Retailers of lead-acid batteries must accept used lead-acid batteries from customers for recycling, in a quantity equal to the number of new batteries bought. Checked October 26, 2026.
- A lead-acid battery retailer may charge a recycling fee on a new battery when the customer does not return a used one, or give a credit to customers who return one. Checked October 26, 2026.
- No one may put a lead-acid battery in a container meant for landfill collection or dispose of one in a municipal waste landfill or incinerator. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Since 2020, lead-acid batteries may not be placed in a container for hauler collection to a recycling center. Checked October 26, 2026.
- For these rules a lead-acid battery is a lead and sulfuric acid battery of at least 6 volts intended for motor vehicles (cars, vans, trucks, tractors, motorcycles and motorboats). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Unless a recycling program expressly allows it, rechargeable batteries and items containing them may not be put in containers collected by a hauler for a recycling center. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Illinois EPA: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab) · Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
- Illinois EPA says lead-acid batteries are not commonly accepted at HHW collections but local retailers will take them, and they are banned from Illinois landfills. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Illinois EPA says state and federal law allow household hazardous waste to go out with residential garbage, but taking it to an HHW collection is more protective. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Illinois EPA: Household Waste Disposal (opens in new tab) · Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
- Illinois EPA advises exchanging an old vehicle battery when buying a new one, or selling it to a salvage yard or recycling center. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Illinois EPA: Batteries (opens in new tab) · Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
- Under the Portable and Medium-Format Battery Stewardship Act, from January 1, 2026 producers selling batteries in Illinois must take part in an approved battery stewardship plan. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Illinois EPA says not to put unwanted batteries in curbside trash or recycling bins and to use an approved drop-off location. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Illinois EPA approved The Battery Network (formerly Call2Recycle) stewardship plan on October 29, 2025. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Damaged or defective batteries (swollen, leaking, cracked and so on) should only go to authorized drop-off sites in Illinois. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Illinois EPA asks people to contact Battery Network drop-off sites to confirm hours and the type and amount of batteries they take. Checked October 26, 2026.
- 415 ILCS 205: Portable and Medium-Format Battery Stewardship Act (full text) (opens in new tab) · Illinois General Assembly
- From January 1, 2028, covered portable and medium-format batteries may not be disposed of in a sanitary landfill. Checked October 26, 2026.
- From January 1, 2028, no fee may be charged when covered batteries are dropped off or collected. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The Battery Network: Illinois (opens in new tab) · The Battery Network
- The Battery Network is the state-approved stewardship program that lets consumers recycle household batteries (single-use and rechargeable) through a network of drop-off locations. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The approved stewardship plan provides free collection and recycling of single-use and rechargeable batteries for consumers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Medium-format batteries (larger rechargeables up to 25 pounds and 2,000 watt-hours, such as from cordless mowers, snowblowers, e-bikes and e-scooters) are also covered. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Car batteries are not household batteries under this program. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Garbage & Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Lockport
- Proof of Will County residency is required; limit 3 TVs and 3 monitors and 30 loose batteries per vehicle. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Naperville Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Drop-off (opens in new tab) · Kane County
- All Illinois residents may use the site regardless of county or municipal residency; household waste only, no business waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Since February 2026 the facility accepts all types of household batteries, including automotive, marine, sump pump, rechargeable and single-use (alkaline, coin cells). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Stay in your vehicle and clearly mark HHW items in your trunk. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Special City Recycling Drop-Off Events (opens in new tab) · City of Elmhurst
- Elmhurst says household hazardous waste can be disposed of at no cost to residents at the regional drop-off site, Naperville Public Works Building, 156 Fort Hill Drive, Naperville 60540, Saturdays and Sundays 9 am-2 pm. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Garbage & Recycling Services (opens in new tab) · Village of Lemont
- At Your Door is available to single and multi-family homes covered under the Village’s WM agreement. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Household and vehicle batteries are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Schedule at wmatyourdoor.com or 1-800-449-7587 (Mon-Fri 7-7 CT). Checked October 26, 2026.
- White Goods / Tires / Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Village of Lemont
- The Village names the Naperville household hazardous waste drop site at 156 Fort Hill Drive (Sat-Sun 9-2) as the nearest. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Will County Green: Electronics Recycling Info (opens in new tab) · Will County Land Use – Resource Recovery & Energy
- Will County runs a free electronic drop-off program. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Year-round Will County drop-off sites need ID proving Will County area residency; residents of communities fully or partly in Will County are welcome. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Limit of three TVs and three monitors per vehicle, and 30 loose batteries per vehicle (tape lithium terminals). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Since January 1, 2026, all Will County electronics collections take loose small and medium format batteries (not vehicle or marine lead-acid batteries). Checked October 26, 2026.
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