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Batteries & electronicsSeattle, Washington

Computers and laptops

Use E-Cycle Washington for covered equipment. Unsafe damage needs collection-site advice before drop-off.

Batteries & electronics
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The local rules

Seattle

Follow the conditions that match your item and collection service. Open any rule for the full instructions and sources.

Special drop-offReviewed ruleApplies when: What condition is the device in?: Battery and housing intact, even if it no longer works

Choose an E-Cycle Washington collection site and confirm its acceptance before visiting. Covered household equipment is accepted without a recycling fee.

For households · Seattle Public Utilities household collection

Exceptions to check

Reviewed September 22, 2026

Seattle Public Utilities: Ban on Batteries and Electronics in Garbage · Washington State Department of Ecology: E-Cycle Washington
Verify with the agencyReviewed ruleApplies when: What condition is the device in?: Swollen or damaged battery, broken glass, or unsafe damage

Call 1-800-732-9253 for a collection route for unsafe damage. For a swollen or damaged battery, stop use and contact 206-296-4692.

For households · Seattle Public Utilities household collection

Reviewed September 22, 2026

Seattle Public Utilities: Where to Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste · Seattle Fire Department: Lithium-ion Battery Safety · Washington State Department of Ecology: E-Cycle Washington
Verify with the agencyReviewed ruleApplies when: What condition is the device in?: Battery popping, hissing, venting gas, or burning

Move away, warn others, and call 911 for a battery that is popping, hissing, venting gas, or burning.

For households · Seattle Public Utilities household collection

Reviewed September 22, 2026

Seattle Fire Department: Lithium-ion Battery Safety · Seattle Fire Department: Lithium-Ion Battery Safety: CAM 1200

Places & programs to check

Confirm eligibility and acceptance for your item's condition before making a trip. Listing a location does not confirm that it can take every item.