Batteries, Paint, Fluorescent Lights

Did you know that the top three most disposed of household hazardous waste (HHW) items in San Mateo County are single-use and rechargeable batteries (such as AAA, AA, C, button cell, 9-volt, and lithium-ion batteries) paint, and fluorescent lights? 

Did you also know that there are over 80 free locations throughout the county to properly and safely dispose of these items? Check out the map below and click on the category of the item you want to dispose of.

Links to Drop-off Site Resources

Batteries: Recycle Batteries Right at these locations

Lithium-Ion Batteries: We accept Lithium metal batteries (AA, AAA, D, coin, button) and Lithium-ion batteries (the size of AA batteries or smaller ONLY). WE DO NOT ACCEPT DAMAGED, DEFECTIVE OR RECALLED BATTERIES. 

Lithium batteries are also accepted at other limited locations. Please visit Recycle Batteries Right for a complete list. 

Paint: PaintCare Drop-off Site Locator

Fluorescent Lights: Free Fluorescent Light Recycling Locations

Additional HHW Recycling Resources

Used Motor Oil and Filter Recycling: Three Options for Recycling Used Motor Oil and Oil Filters

Electronics Reuse and Recycling: 

• Find a recycling site near you at Recyclestuff.org
• Shoreway Public Recycling Center in San Carlos
• Reuse, donation, and recycling resources and drop-off events at the San Mateo County Sustainability Department

​Medicines, Unwanted and Expired: Safe Medicine Disposal Sites

Curbside Pick-up: Check with your recycling/waste hauler for curbside pickup options