Household batteries, rechargeable batteries, CFLs, fluorescent tubes
HHW Facility or battery drop-off locations throughout Marin County
Tape battery terminals and keep bulbs intact during transport
Prevent Fires
Lithium batteries can spark and ignite when damaged, crushed, or improperly disposed of. As more batteries are used in phones, tools, e-bikes, scooters, and other rechargeable devices, proper recycling is more important than ever.
Protect People and the Environment
Batteries contain materials that require special handling and should never be placed in trash, recycling, or organics carts. Recycling helps protect workers, equipment, and the environment.
Recover Valuable Resources
Many batteries contain reusable materials that can be recovered and used to make new products.
1
Tape Battery Terminals
Cover the terminals with clear or electrical tape (no duct tape).
2
Place in a Clear Bag
Store taped batteries in a clear plastic bag.
3
Drop Off for Recycling
Take batteries to the HHW Facility or a participating collection site.
AA, AAA, C & D Batteries
Common single-use household batteries.
9-Volt Batteries
Found in smoke detectors and household devices.
Rechargeable Batteries
Includes lithium-ion, nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd), and nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries.
Button Batteries
Commonly used in watches, key fobs, hearing aids, and small electronics.
For the widest range of recycling options
San Rafael Household Hazardous Waste Facility
Novato Household Hazardous Waste Facility
Marin County’s Bulb and Battery Take-Back Program provides residents with free, convenient recycling options throughout the county.
Please tape battery terminals and place batteries in a clear bag before visiting a drop-off location.
Corte Madera Fire Department (Station 13)
5600 Paradise Dr.
Corte Madera, CA 94925
415.927.5077
Corte Madera Fire Department (Station 14)
342 Tamalpais Dr.
Corte Madera, CA 94925
415.927.5077
Larkspur Fire Station 16
15 Barry Way
Kentfield, CA 94904
415.927.5041
Kentfield Fire Station 17
1004 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.
Greenbrae, CA 94904
415.453.7464
City of Larkspur (Next to Station 15)
400 Magnolia Ave.
Larkspur, CA 94939
415.927.5007
Goodman Building Supply
775 Redwood Hwy.
Mill Valley, CA 94941
415.388.6233
Good Earth Natural Foods
201 Flamingo Rd.
Mill Valley, CA 94941
415-3830123
Mill Valley City Hall / Fire Station 6
26 Corte Madera Ave.
Mill Valley, CA 94941
415.383.4033
Mill Valley Library
375 Throckmorton Ave.
Mill Valley, CA 94941
415.389.4292
Mill Valley Community Center
180 Camino Alto
Mill Valley, CA 94941
415.383.1370
Sewerage Agency of Southern Marin (SASM)
450 Sycamore
Mill Valley, CA 94941
415.388.2402
Mill Valley Public Safety Building
1 Hamilton Dr.
Mill Valley, CA 94941
415.389.4130
Fire Station 4 Tamalpais Valley
309 Poplar St.
Mill Valley, CA 94941
415.380.1101
Fire Station 9 Strawberry
308 Reed Blvd.
Mill Valley, CA 94941
415.388.8182
Tamalpais Community Service District
305 Bell Lane
Mill Valley, CA 94941
415.388.6393
Throckmorton Fire Station
816 Panoramic Hwy.
Mill Valley, CA 94941
415.388.5414
Good Earth Natural Foods
740 Center Blvd.
Novato, CA 94947
415.892.1400
Marin County Free Library – Novato Branch
1720 Novato Blvd.
Novato, CA 94947
415.473.2050
Novato Fire Station 61
7025 Redwood Blvd.
Novato, CA 94945
415.878.2690
Novato Fire Station 62
450 Atherton Ave.
Novato, CA 94945
415.878.2691
Novato Fire Station 63
30 San Ramon Way
Novato, CA 94945
415.878.2692
Novato Fire Station 64
875 Atherton Ave.
Novato, CA 94945
415.878.2693
Fairfax Police Department
144 Bolinas Road
Fairfax, CA 94930
OPEN 24/7
Fairfax Lumber and Hardware
109 Broadway
Fairfax, CA 94930
415.453.4410
Good Earth Natural Foods
720 Center Blvd.
Fairfax, CA 94930
415.454.0123
Ross Valley Fire Station 19
777 San Anselmo Ave.
San Anselmo, CA 94960
415.258.4686
United Markets
100 Red Hill Ave.
San Anselmo, CA 94960
415.456.1271
Batteries Plus
2064 4th St
San Rafael, CA 94901
415.455.9221
Jackson’s Hardware
435 Du Bois St.
San Rafael, CA 94901
415.454.3740
Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary District
300 Smith Ranch Rd.
San Rafael, CA 94903
Marin Ace Hardware
180 Merrydale Rd.
San Rafael, CA 94903
415.479.9393
Marin County Free Library
3501 Civic Center Dr.
San Rafael, CA 94903
415.499.6056
Marin Wood Fire Station 58
777 Miller Creek Rd.
San Rafael, CA 94930
415.479.0122
San Rafael Fire Station 51
1375 Fifth Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94901
415.256.5510
San Rafael Fire Station 52
52 Union St.
San Rafael, CA 94901
415.256.5520
San Rafael Fire Station 54
46 Castro Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94901
415.485.3142
San Rafael Fire Station 55
955 Pt San Pedro Rd.
San Rafael, CA 94901
415.485.3143
San Rafael Fire Station 56
650 Del Ganado Rd.
San Rafael, CA 94903
415.485.3144
San Rafael Fire Station 57
3530 Civic Center Dr.
San Rafael, CA 94903
415.256.5570
United Markets
515 3rd St.
San Rafael, CA 94901
415.454.8912
Fire Station 8
333 Johnson St.
Sausalito, CA 94965
415.289.4170
Molly Stone’s Markets
100 Harbor Dr.
Sausalito, CA 94965
415.332.3200
Sausalito Fire Station 1
420 Litho St.
Sausalito, CA 94965
415.289.4175
Belvedere Tiburon Library
1501 Tiburon Blvd.
Tiburon, CA 94920
415.789.2665
Fire Station 10
1679 Tiburon Blvd.
Tiburon, CA 94920
415.789.7244
Fire Station 11
15 Tower Dr.
Belvedere, CA 94920
415.435.2652
Tiburon Town Hall
1505 Tiburon Blvd.
Tiburon, CA 94920
415.435.7373
Bolinas Fire Station 14
100 Mesa Rd.
Bolinas, CA 94924
415.868.1566
Inverness Fire Station 4
50 Inverness Way
Inverness, CA 94937
415.669.1414
Point Reyes Station Fire Station 1
4th & B St.
Point Reyes Station, CA 94956
415.663.9833
Stinson Beach Fire Station 13
3525 Shoreline Hwy.
Stinson Beach, CA 94970
415.868.1920
Tomales Fire Station 2
599 Dillon Beach Rd.
Tomales, CA 94971
415.669.1414
Businesses are not eligible to use the Bulb and Battery Take-Back Program locations listed above.
Businesses may recycle batteries through the San Rafael or Novato Household Hazardous Waste Facilities (appointments and fees may apply) or at a Call2Recycle drop-off location.
Some bulbs contain mercury and should not be placed in the trash. Recycle them through the HHW Facilities or participating Bulb & Battery Take-Back Program locations.
CFL Bulbs
Fluorescent Tubes
Other Mercury-Containing Bulbs
In addition to the San Rafael or Novato Household Hazardous Waste Facilities, bulbs may be recycled at the following Bulb & Battery Take-Back locations.
Please keep bulbs intact and transport carefully to prevent breakage.
Good Earth Natural Foods
(Battery collection only)
720 Center Blvd.
Fairfax, CA 94930
(415) 454-0123
Goodman Building Supply
775 Redwood Hwy.
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 388-6233
Jackson’s Hardware
435 Du Bois St.
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 454-3740
Marin Ace Hardware
180 Merrydale Rd.
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 479-9393
Point Reyes Building Supply & Hardware
11280 Hwy 1
Point Reyes Station, CA 94956
(415) 663-1737
Tamalpais Community Services District
305 Bell Lane
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 388-6393
United Market
(Battery collection only)
100 Red Hill Ave.
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 456-1271
United Market
(Battery collection only)
515 3rd St.
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 454-8912
Waterstreet Company
318 Caledonia St.
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 332-4318
Businesses are not eligible to use the Bulb and Battery Take-Back Program locations listed above.
Businesses may recycle bulbs through the San Rafael or Novato Household Hazardous Waste Facilities (appointments and fees may apply).
Do Not Place Batteries or Bulbs in Curbside Carts Batteries and many household bulbs are prohibited from disposal in trash, recycling, and organics carts. To help prevent fires and protect the environment, recycle them at a Household Hazardous Waste Facility or a participating Bulb & Battery Take-Back Program location.
