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Batteries & electronicsSeattle, Washington

Lead-acid vehicle batteries

Sound lead-acid vehicle batteries can use household hazardous-waste collection; electric-vehicle packs are excluded.

Batteries & electronics
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Special drop-offReviewed ruleApplies when: Is the product identified and the container sound?: Known product in a sound, labeled container · Which vehicle battery is it?: Lead-acid car or marine battery

Use a household hazardous-waste facility for a sound lead-acid car or marine battery.

For households · Seattle Public Utilities household collection

Quantity limit: No more than 5 lead-acid batteries per visit; total waste limit 50 gallons per trip.

Reviewed September 22, 2026

Seattle Public Utilities: Where to Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste · King County Hazardous Waste Management Program: Car battery disposal
Verify with the agencyReviewed ruleApplies when: Is the product identified and the container sound?: Damaged container; no active spill, gas leak, fumes, or immediate danger or Unknown product or missing label

Call the Haz Waste Help Line at 206-296-4692 for instructions for this condition. A routine drop-off has not been confirmed.

For households · Seattle Public Utilities household collection

Exceptions to check

Reviewed September 22, 2026

Seattle Public Utilities: Where to Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste · King County Hazardous Waste Management Program: Unknown or unlabeled waste disposal
Verify with the agencyReviewed ruleApplies when: Is the product identified and the container sound?: Known product in a sound, labeled container · Which vehicle battery is it?: Electric-vehicle traction battery

This household program does not accept electric-vehicle traction batteries. Ask 206-296-4692 for a verified specialist route.

For households · Seattle Public Utilities household collection

Reviewed September 22, 2026

King County Hazardous Waste Management Program: Car battery disposal
Verify with the agencyReviewed ruleApplies when: Is the product identified and the container sound?: Active hazardous spill, leaking gas, toxic fumes, fire, or immediate danger

Leave the area, warn others to stay away, and call 911 for an active hazardous spill, gas leak, toxic fumes, fire, or immediate danger.

For households · Seattle Public Utilities household collection

Reviewed September 22, 2026

Seattle Office of Emergency Management: Hazardous materials emergency instructions · Seattle Public Utilities: Spill Response Program

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