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Battery Recycling in Southfield, MI

Batteries are household hazardous waste in the RRRASOC area: take them to RRRASOC HHW events. Car batteries also go back to battery retailers.

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

4 ways to get rid of a battery in Southfield

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · SouthfieldNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $75.00
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    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. Oakland County NoHaz household hazardous waste collection eventsCounty service · Oakland CountyOpen to everyone$135/vehicle
    How it works

    Annual series of household hazardous waste and electronics collection events run by the NoHaz consortium of Oakland County communities (hotline 248-858-5656). Pre-register at NoHaz.Eventbrite.com. Fees are per vehicle, per event and set by each member community (Pontiac residents free in 2026); residents of non-member communities and addresses outside Oakland County pay $135. The 2026 events (April-September, including the Oakland County Service Center campus, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac) are finished; 2027 dates are expected to be posted in February 2027.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Residents of non-member communities or outside Oakland County$135 per vehicle
    • Collection events only (2027 dates expected February 2027); pre-register online. Fees are per vehicle and set by your community (Pontiac free in 2026).

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  3. RRRASOC household hazardous waste and e-waste collection (events and ERG weekday drop-off)County service · Oakland CountySouthfield residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    RRRASOC holds recurring household hazardous waste (HHW) collection events, where e-waste is also accepted, for residents of its member communities (Farmington, Farmington Hills, Milford, Milford Township, Novi, South Lyon, Southfield, Walled Lake and Wixom). 2026 events were held in Wixom, Southfield (RRRASOC MRF truck entrance, 20875 Mapleridge Avenue), Farmington Hills (Oakland Community College Orchard Ridge), Milford and Novi (DPW), 9 a.m.-2 p.m. On non-event days RRRASOC residents can drop off HHW at ERG Environmental Services, 13040 Merriman Road, Livonia (outside the member communities), Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; ERG also offers paid home pickup ($135 per stop plus $0.75 per pound).

    Cost & rules
    • RRRASOC HHW collection events are for residents of member communities; check the RRRASOC event schedule.
    • On non-event weekdays RRRASOC residents can take HHW to ERG Environmental Services in Livonia; RRRASOC says this is without a fee.
    • Before you go: Alkaline batteries may go in the trash, though recycling is preferred.

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  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.

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Places that don’t take batteries (1)

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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Checked October 26, 2026

  • NoHaz (opens in new tab) · Oakland County
    • All 2026 collection events are completed; check back in February 2027 for next year's dates, locations, communities and fees. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Fees are per vehicle, per event and are set by each member community. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Pontiac is a 2026 NoHaz member community with free participation. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents of non-member communities pay $135 per vehicle, per event; addresses outside Oakland County also pay $135. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Addresses outside Oakland County may attend for $135 per vehicle, per event. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Pre-register and pay any fees online; registration opens about three weeks before each event. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residential waste only; no business, institution or contractor waste. Bring proof of residency and the registration ticket. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Household and automotive batteries are accepted, including lead, lithium, mercury, nickel cadmium and silver oxide. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • RRRASOC home page (opens in new tab) · Resource Recovery and Recycling Authority of Southwest Oakland County (RRRASOC)
    • RRRASOC was established in 1989 and serves Farmington, Farmington Hills, Milford, Milford Township, Novi, South Lyon, Southfield, Walled Lake and Wixom. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Event Schedule (opens in new tab) · Resource Recovery and Recycling Authority of Southwest Oakland County (RRRASOC)
    • HHW collection events are only for residents of RRRASOC member communities. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • RRRASOC residents can attend any HHW event, and electronic waste is accepted at all HHW events. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • On non-event days RRRASOC residents can drop off HHW at ERG Environmental Services in Livonia without a fee, Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • HHW Acceptable Materials (opens in new tab) · Resource Recovery and Recycling Authority of Southwest Oakland County (RRRASOC)
    • Accepted HHW includes batteries, including alkaline, rechargeables and car batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Battery Recycling (opens in new tab) · Resource Recovery and Recycling Authority of Southwest Oakland County (RRRASOC)
    • All battery types (rechargeable, alkaline, lead-acid, lithium, button cell) are accepted at HHW collection events. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Batteries cannot be collected curbside or at the drop-off sites because they are considered HHW. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Used alkaline batteries can be placed in the trash, though this is not ideal. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Drop-off Locations and Guidelines (opens in new tab) · Resource Recovery and Recycling Authority of Southwest Oakland County (RRRASOC)
    • All RRRASOC drop-off areas are free and open to the public. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recycling Information (opens in new tab) · City of Southfield
    • Southfield's recycling page links to RRRASOC guides on safe battery and bulb disposal, household hazardous waste and paint disposal. 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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