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Battery Recycling in Saginaw, MI

Rechargeable, lithium and car batteries go to MMWA's free hazardous waste drop-off days for Saginaw County residents. Rifkin Steel & Aluminum also lists batteries among metals it buys. Car battery sellers take old ones back.

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

4 ways to get rid of a battery in Saginaw

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · SaginawNo 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. Rifkin Steel & Aluminum CompanyDrop-off · 1011 N Washington, SaginawConditions applyCost not listed
    Where

    1011 N Washington
    Saginaw, MI 48601

    Hours

    Not listed. Call before you go.

    Cost & rules

    Batteries

    Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • Listed among non-ferrous metals Rifkin purchases; call to confirm battery types.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Mid Michigan Waste Authority Household Hazardous Special Waste ProgramCounty service · Saginaw CountySaginaw County residentsConditions applyFree
    How it works

    Appointment-only drop-off days each April-September for paint, batteries, electronics and household hazardous waste, free for residents of Saginaw County, Bethany Township, Village of Breckenridge and Wheeler Township. MMWA office: 2063 S. Miller Rd., Saginaw, MI 48609 (Census: James Township), (989) 781-9555.

    Cost & rules
    • Rechargeable, lithium and lead acid batteries; alkaline batteries go in the trash.
    • Annual April-September drop-off days; appointment required.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  4. Michigan lead acid battery retailer take-back (NREPA Part 171)State program · MichiganOpen to everyoneConditions applyCost not listed
    How it works

    Lead acid (vehicle) batteries are banned from Michigan landfills and may only be given to a retailer, distributor, manufacturer or approved recycling facility. Retailers must accept used lead acid batteries from customers at or near where they sell them, when a battery is bought or within 30 days. The law does not set a deposit or say whether retailers may charge.

    Cost & rules
    • Lead acid vehicle batteries (car, truck, boat) only. Stores that sell them must take used ones back from customers, when you buy a battery or within 30 days; EGLE says to return the old battery where you bought the new one.
    • Auto repair shops that sell batteries must also offer recycling. If the seller is not an option, EGLE points residents to local household hazardous waste collections.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

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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Michigan rules

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Mid Michigan Waste Authority
    • The program runs April-September and is free to residents of Saginaw County, Bethany Township, Village of Breckenridge and Wheeler Township; no business, farm, school or nonprofit waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Each year MMWA coordinates special drop-off days for paint, electronics and hazardous waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents must make an appointment (online or 989-781-9555). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted batteries include car, truck, motorcycle and marine batteries and rechargeable, lithium and lead acid batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Automotive products accepted include car (lead-acid), truck, motorcycle and marine batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Not accepted: tires, alkaline batteries (trash), appliances and white goods, Freon and refrigerants. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Saginaw Convenience Station Policy (opens in new tab) · City of Saginaw
    • The city's Convenience Station policy points residents to MMWA's free summer hazardous waste drop-off events for Saginaw County residents (appointments required). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Rifkin purchases non-ferrous metals including aluminum, stainless steel, brass, copper, insulated wire, lead, batteries and carbide. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Other (additional disposal resources) (opens in new tab) · Mid Michigan Waste Authority
    • MMWA refers scrap metal to Rifkin Steel & Aluminum Company, 1011 N Washington, Saginaw, MI 48601, (989) 752-2158. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • MCL 324.11514 Materials prohibited from disposal in landfill (opens in new tab) · Michigan Legislature (Michigan Compiled Laws)
    • MCL 324.11514: no one may deliver a lead acid battery to a landfill for disposal. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • MCL 324.17101 Battery disposal: definitions (opens in new tab) · Michigan Legislature (Michigan Compiled Laws)
    • A "lead acid battery" under Part 171 is a storage battery used to start an engine or as the main power source for a vehicle. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • MCL 324.17102 Disposal of lead acid battery (opens in new tab) · Michigan Legislature (Michigan Compiled Laws)
    • Households may get rid of a lead acid battery only by taking it to a retailer, distributor, manufacturer, or a department-approved collection, recycling or smelting facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • MCL 324.17107 Battery disposal: enforcement and penalties (opens in new tab) · Michigan Legislature (Michigan Compiled Laws)
    • Knowingly disposing of lead acid or mercuric oxide batteries illegally is a misdemeanor with a fine of up to $25 per battery. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • MCL 324.17103 Retailer of lead acid batteries; duties (opens in new tab) · Michigan Legislature (Michigan Compiled Laws)
    • Retailers of lead acid batteries must accept used ones from customers, in a quantity at least equal to the number of new batteries they sell. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The required store notice says retailers must accept used lead acid batteries when you buy a lead acid battery or within 30 calendar days of the purchase. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • EGLE: Safe battery disposal (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
    • EGLE: lead acid batteries (car and boat batteries) may not go in Michigan landfills, and any business that sells them must collect them for recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • EGLE tells residents to take an old lead acid battery back to where they bought the new one. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • EGLE: today's alkaline batteries are safe in regular household trash, but most other batteries are not, and recycling is always the best option. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • EGLE: never put rechargeable or lithium-ion batteries in curbside recycling or trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • EGLE: stores such as Ace Hardware, Best Buy, Batteries Plus Bulbs, Home Depot, Lowe's and Staples often take batteries, including rechargeables, for recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • EGLE: Call2Recycle offers shipping if there is no collection location nearby. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • EGLE: most batteries should be taped before transport or recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • EGLE: Where can I take my household hazardous waste? (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
    • EGLE: Michigan's Battery Disposal law requires retailers and auto repair shops that sell batteries to offer customers recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • HHW collections are run by local governments or commercial recyclers; many are temporary or seasonal, so call before going. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • EGLE keeps a county-by-county list of local collection contacts; if your community is not listed, call your city, township or county. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • EGLE suggests looking for retail take-back of electronics, batteries, light bulbs, medications, motor oil and antifreeze when buying replacements. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • EGLE: Landfill Prohibited Materials and Special Wastes (guidance, rev. 3/2021) (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
    • If the seller isn't an option and the battery is from your own household equipment, EGLE points residents to its household hazardous waste page for recycling options. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Household hazardous waste (solvents, cleansers, pesticides) is not banned from Michigan landfills, though EGLE says it is not well suited to them. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • MCL 324.17105c Nickel cadmium batteries; voluntary collection program (opens in new tab) · Michigan Legislature (Michigan Compiled Laws)
    • Michigan law only refers to voluntary nickel cadmium battery collection programs by manufacturers; no mandatory rechargeable battery take-back was found. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • EGLE: Household hazardous waste (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
    • EGLE: take leftover household hazardous products to a local collection when one is available; never pour them down a storm drain or household drain. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • If there is no local collection, EGLE says to ask your trash hauler for instructions on safe disposal in the regular trash. Checked October 26, 2026.

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