Rechargeable batteries (Li-ion, Ni-Cd, etc.)
All types of batteries used in camcorders, printers, PDAs, power tools, cell phones and other small electronics can be recycled. Call to confirm store policies.
Visit Call2Recycle for a more complete list of participating businesses.
Alkaline Batteries
Batteries & Bulbs Plus stores accept small household alkaline batteries for recycling for a very small fee.
Elite Energy Distribution in Brookfield accepts alkaline/zinc batteries for recycling for a fee. Call for details.
Automotive and Boat Batteries
State law prohibits disposal of lead acid batteries in landfills or incinerators and requires that all vehicle battery retailers accept used lead-acid batteries at no charge from anyone purchasing a battery from them.
Safe Disposal Sites:
Allied Resource Recovery
1001 Tesch Ct., Waukesha, Wisconsin 53186
(262) 574-0100
Aztak Recycling
8300 W. Florist Ave., Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53218
(414) 466-2150
Elite Energy Distribution
3545 N. 127th St., Brookfield, Wisconsin 53005
(414) 461-8216
H&R Scrap Metals, Inc.
9000 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53225
(414) 353-4333
Kohne Salvage
W200 S7203 Williams Dr., Muskego, Wisconsin 53150
(262) 679-1135
Kral Scrap Metal
W224S8575 Industrial Ave., Big Bend, Wisconsin 53103
(262) 662-3215
Waukesha Iron & Metal
1351 E. Main St., Waukesha, Wisconsin 53186
(262) 547-7293
Wear safety goggles and gloves when you pick up a battery, and carry it in a wooden box or a leak-proof container.
If you drop a battery, neutralize any spilled acid with baking soda or lime.
No endorsement of any business is intended.
Fees may apply.
There are no publicly-owned landfills in Waukesha County.
Please contact us if you own a business that would like to be included on this page as a resource.
We reserve the right to only list businesses that meet our program criteria.
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