Battery Recycling policy

The Southern Idaho Solid Waste District (SISW) accepts household batteries at its facilities. Acceptable batteries include the following battery types that are generated by a household or individual and are NOT associated with a commercial business. In order to be recycled, all batteries must be sorted by type and conform to the following requirements:

Rechargeable Batteries:

  • Rechargeable Batteries include Lithium-Ion, NiCd, NiMH, and Sealed Lead-Acid.

Alkaline Batteries:

  • Alkaline Batteries include AA, AAA, C, 9-volt, etc
  • Rusty, broken, or corroded Alkaline batteries will not be accepted for recycling.
  • Alkaline Batteries may be commingled into a single bag or container.

Automotive Batteries:

  • Vehicle Batteries include SLI, Deep Cycle, and Lead-Acid.

Please speak with the site attendant to identify the battery drop-off location for each site.