BATTERIES

Some batteries are recyclable including lead, or lead acid, nickel-cadmium, nickel-metal-hydride, lithium, and lithium-ion batteries.
Alkaline battery systems are safe to dispose of as regular waste due to a regulated decrease in mercury content in 1996. These batteries do contain the reusable materials zinc and manganese, but the recovery process is difficult and dangerous.

  • Battery Wholesale located at 1002 N. Main Street in Adrian accepts all recyclable batteries.  517-263-3462  They may be able to help you determine which ones are recyclable.
  • Lowe’s located at 1369 Division Street in Adrian accepts lithium and rechargeable batteries - 517-266-1000
  • Staples accepts rechargeable batteries - 517-266-1176
  • Recycle ANN ARBOR 2950 E. Ellsworth in Ann Arbor accepts lithium and rechargeable batteries 734-971-7400

It’s always best to contact them directly for confirmation prior to dropping off. 

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1. What do I do with old. . . . .
2. Drop Off Site - What is the DOS?
3. DOS Plastics - What should I KNOW before recycling plastics at the County DOS?
4. DOS Glass - What should I KNOW before recycling glass at the DOS?
5. DOS Fibrous - What should I KNOW before recycling cardboard / paper / fibrous materials at the DOS?
6. DOS Bags - Can I leave my recyclables in a grocery bag when I recycle them at the DOS?
7. DOS Clean - Do my recyclables NEED to be clean?
8. DOS Metals - What should I KNOW before recycling metals at the County DOS?
9. AEROSOL CANS
10. BATTERIES
11. BULK ITEMS - Like worn out mattress, sofa, chair, lawn furniture?
12. BOOKS
13. COLLECTION DAY - When is the next county-wide collection event?
14. COMPUTERS, MONITORS, ETC.
15. CONCRETE, ASPHALT, BRICK
16. CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS - REMODELING
17. FLORESCENT LIGHTS
18. FREON
19. FROZEN FOOD BOXES / PIZZA BOXES
20. PAINT
21. PESTICIDES
22. PLASTIC BAGS
23. PROPANE / GAS TANKS
24. SCRAP METALS
25. STYROFOAM / PACKING MATERIALS
26. TIRES
27. TRASH
28. TV (Televisions)
29. PLASTIC BAGS