Battery Recycling in Laramie, WY
Lead-acid and rechargeable batteries are taken free through the City of Laramie household hazardous waste program at the landfill, by appointment.
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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.
Wyoming rules
- Wyoming law (W.S. 35-11-509) bars putting used lead-acid batteries in household trash; they must go to a battery retailer or wholesaler, an authorized collection or recycling facility, or a permitted secondary lead smelter. Source: Wyoming Statutes Title 35 (Public Health and Safety) (opens in new tab)
- Retailers selling lead-acid batteries in Wyoming must accept used lead-acid batteries from customers, at least as many as the new batteries they buy per year (W.S. 35-11-510). Source: Wyoming Statutes Title 35 (Public Health and Safety) (opens in new tab)
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Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Wyoming Statutes Title 35 (Public Health and Safety) (opens in new tab) · Wyoming Legislature
- Wyoming law (W.S. 35-11-509) bars putting used lead-acid batteries in household trash; they must go to a battery retailer or wholesaler, an authorized collection or recycling facility, or a permitted secondary lead smelter. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Retailers selling lead-acid batteries in Wyoming must accept used lead-acid batteries from customers, at least as many as the new batteries they buy per year (W.S. 35-11-510). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Landfill / Recycling Center (opens in new tab) · City of Laramie
- The landfill serves the city, rural Albany County and surrounding areas, and is used by the general public and private companies. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The recycling center at the landfill entrance takes glass, metal, tires, batteries, refrigerators and single-stream recycling including cardboard. Checked October 26, 2026.
- E-Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Laramie
- Albany County residents can recycle electronics free at the Recycling Center inside the landfill. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Laramie
- Household hazardous waste is accepted at the landfill by appointment only with 24 hours notice. Checked October 26, 2026.
- HHW disposal is free for items including lead-acid and rechargeable batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The HHW program is for Albany County household use only. Checked October 26, 2026.
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