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Battery Recycling in Annapolis, MD

Annapolis residents can take rechargeable batteries to Anne Arundel County HHW drop-off events (City-County partnership) or a Battery Network retail drop-off.

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

3 ways to get rid of a battery in Annapolis

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  2. Anne Arundel County household hazardous waste drop-off eventsCounty service · Anne Arundel CountyAnne Arundel County residentsConditions applyCost not listed
    How it works

    Recurring Saturday HHW drop-off events (8 a.m.-2 p.m., about six a year, spring and fall) at the Heritage Office Complex, 2662 Riva Road, Annapolis, for County residents; takes latex and oil-based paint and rechargeable batteries.

    Cost & rules
    • Select Saturdays only, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., at 2662 Riva Road; check the County schedule.
    • Rechargeable batteries only; single-use batteries are not accepted.

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  3. The Battery Network (formerly Call2Recycle) battery drop-off (Maryland)Nonprofit service · MarylandOpen to everyoneConditions applyCost not listed
    How it works

    Under Maryland's Rechargeable Battery Management Law, marketers must run a program for used Ni-Cd and small sealed lead batteries, and The Battery Network operates its program throughout the state. Its drop-off sites, at participating stores such as Best Buy, Home Depot and Lowe's, all take rechargeable batteries; only some take single-use batteries. It does not take car batteries. Use the ZIP code locator and check what a site accepts before you go.

    Cost & rules
    • Every drop-off site takes rechargeable batteries; only some take single-use (alkaline) batteries. Car batteries are not accepted.
    • Find a site with the locator at participating stores such as Best Buy, Home Depot and Lowe's. Check what the site accepts before you go.
    • Local programs that take single-use batteries may charge; many county HHW programs collect batteries.
    • Before you go: Bag each battery separately or tape its terminals.

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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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  • Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off (opens in new tab) · Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works, Bureau of Waste Management Services
    • HHW drop-off events are held 8 a.m.-2 p.m. on select Saturdays at the Heritage Office Complex, 2662 Riva Road, Annapolis (2027: March 20, April 17, May 22, June 12, September 18 and October 9). Checked October 26, 2026 (automated check).
    • This program is for Anne Arundel County residents only; commercial vehicles and waste are not accepted. Checked October 20, 2026 (automated check).
    • Accepted materials include rechargeable batteries and latex and oil-based paints. Checked October 20, 2026 (automated check).
    • Non-rechargeable batteries are not accepted at HHW events. Checked October 20, 2026 (automated check).
  • Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) (opens in new tab) · City of Annapolis Department of Public Works
    • Annapolis has no HHW collection of its own; it has a partnership with Anne Arundel County to accept City residents' HHW at the County's collection events. Checked October 20, 2026 (automated check).
  • The Battery Network (formerly Call2Recycle): State Recycling Laws (opens in new tab) · The Battery Network (formerly Call2Recycle)
    • Under Maryland's Rechargeable Battery Management Law, marketers must run a management program for used Ni-Cd and small sealed lead batteries; The Battery Network runs its program throughout the state. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The Battery Network (formerly Call2Recycle): FAQs (opens in new tab) · The Battery Network (formerly Call2Recycle)
    • Every Battery Network drop-off site takes end-of-life rechargeable batteries; only some take single-use (primary) batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • There is no national stewardship program for free single-use battery recycling outside Vermont, Illinois and Washington, D.C., so local HHW and municipal programs may charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Use The Battery Network's locator; many major retailers participate, including Best Buy, Home Depot and Lowe's. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Battery Network does not take car batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Protect terminals by bagging each battery or taping the terminals. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The Battery Network (formerly Call2Recycle): Drop-off Locations (opens in new tab) · The Battery Network (formerly Call2Recycle)
    • Most sites take common household and rechargeable batteries; some take specialty batteries. Check the site's details before you go. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Annotated Code of Maryland, Environment 6-901: Mercuric oxide batteries (opens in new tab) · Maryland General Assembly (Annotated Code of Maryland)
    • Mercuric oxide batteries may be disposed of only in a way MDE approves, and their makers are responsible for collecting and recycling them. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • MDE: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) (opens in new tab) · Maryland Department of the Environment
    • Many Maryland county HHW programs collect batteries, among other materials. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Maryland does not regulate HHW as hazardous waste, and federal law allows HHW in household trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • MDE recommends taking HHW to local HHW collection programs. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many Maryland counties collect HHW such as mercury, paint, paint thinner, pesticides, herbicides and batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Some counties hold HHW days only once a year; contact your county for the next date and accepted materials. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Annotated Code of Maryland, Environment 9-1801: Household hazardous waste definitions (opens in new tab) · Maryland General Assembly (Annotated Code of Maryland)
    • Household hazardous waste may include agricultural chemicals, cleaning agents and solvents, motor oils, paint, pesticides and preservatives. Checked October 26, 2026.

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