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Nickel metal hydride batteries
Undamaged and damaged rechargeable nickel metal hydride (Ni–MH battery or NiMH battery) are accepted for recycling at Washtenaw County's Home Toxics disposal site (appointments are required). To prevent fires, please tape the ends/terminals of each battery before recycling them. Nickel metal hydride batteries are small dry-cell seal batteries. They are commonly used as a replacement for single-use alkaline batteries. Do not put batteries of any kind in your curbside recycling cart.
Recycle Right!
Do not put batteries of any kind in your curbside recycling cart. Batteries are not accepted in curbside recycling as they can cause fires, damage equipment, and create unsafe conditions for our workers.
Choose Zero Waste!
Aim to reduce the number of battery powered devices you use. Avoid using single-use batteries and switch to rechargeable batteries when possible.
Do any other places accept nickel metal hydride batteries?
- Staples accepts batteries for recycling at in-store drop-off locations
- Batteries Plus accepts batteries for recycling at store locations
While we do our best to stay updated on alternative reuse and recycling locations, we recommend that you call locations before taking your item(s) to confirm that they currently accept them.
Accepted at:
Recycle Ann Arbor only accepts a very limited number of toxic materials. Washtenaw County’s Home Toxics Reduction Program provides the county residents with a disposal option for the rest of these products.
Saturday Drop-Off service
Dates: April through November. Visit Washtenaw County Home Toxics Reduction Program for current dates.
Hours: visit Washtenaw County Home Toxics Reduction Program for current hours.
For information about this program including location, hours, and materials accepted, visit Washtenaw County Home Toxics Reduction Program or call (734) 222-3950. Weekday drop-off available by appointment.