How to Dispose of Lithium-Ion Battery in San Francisco, CA
San Francisco residents drop household hazardous waste free at Recology’s HHW Facility, 501 Tunnel Avenue, Thursday–Saturday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. (closed major holidays including New Year’s, July 4, Thanksgiving week dates, Dec 25–26). Bring proof of SF residency; max about 15 gallons per trip. Free residential HHW home collection is also available by emailing hhw@recology.com.
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| Curbside pickup | No / special call or drop-off required |
|---|---|
| Average tipping fee | Free for eligible residents at HHW facility |
| Hazardous rating | High |
| Nearest facility type | Recology HHW Facility — 501 Tunnel Ave |
| Rule source level | city |
| Last verified | 2026-08-10 |
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