Merced Public Works Department (battery drop-off)
1776 Grogan Ave., Merced, CA 95341
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What it accepts
Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.
Batteries
Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)- Household batteries only: no damaged, recalled or car batteries, nothing over 11 lbs or 300 watt-hours. Drop off during the site's business hours.
- Preparation: Tape each terminal or bag batteries in clear, zip-seal or bubble bags.
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Battery Recycling (opens in new tab) · Merced County Regional Waste Management Authority
- Residents may take household batteries to designated community disposal sites for no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Merced battery drop-off sites: City Bulky Item Drop off Site (3504 N. State Hwy 59), Public Works (1776 Grogan Ave, 95341), City Hall (678 W 18th St, 95340), County Library (2100 O St, 95340). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Community sites do not take damaged or recalled batteries, car batteries, batteries over 11 lbs or over 300 watt-hours; those go to the landfill. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Tape over each terminal; clear plastic, zip seal and bubble bags are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Collection hours coincide with each site's business hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
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