Proper Battery Disposal Reminder

Remember to never throw your old batteries or other household hazardous waste (HHW) items in the trash! 
Improper disposal of HHW, specifically batteries, can cause dangerous fires in collection trucks and disposal facilities.

Just last week, a load fire occurred in Solana Beach at the intersection of Via Mil Cumbres and Lomas Santa Fe Drive. The recycling load was ejected from the truck and promptly extinguished by the Fire Department. Clean up was completed within a few hours. All indications show that this incident was caused by the improper disposal of a Li-on battery.

For the health and safety of our community, waste management workers, and staff, please dispose of your old or used batteries in the following 3 ways:

1. Drop them off at the battery recycling bin located inside Solana Beach City Hall. The City Hall recycle bin accepts both regular (acid) batteries and rechargeable lithium-ion (Li-on) batteries. 

2. Drop them off at one of these HHW Facilities: 

• The Vista facility is located at 1145 East Taylor Street at Laguna Lane.
• The Poway facility is located in the South Poway Business Park at 12325 Crosthwaite Circle at Stowe Drive. 

3. Schedule a HHW pickup by calling 800-714-1195. There is a $10.00 co-payment for the HHW pick-up service. There is no charge to qualifying homebound or senior residents (age 65 and over).

Learn more about proper HHW disposal on the City's webpage here, and about lithium-ion batteries in EDCO's video here.

Thank you for keeping Solana Beach safe!