Batteries
Recycling certain batteries keeps heavy metals out of landfills and our environment. Battery recycling also saves resources because recovered plastic and metals can be used to make new batteries.
***Common alkaline batteries are no longer considered hazardous. Please note which places listed below will take any battery vs rechargeable batteries only.
- Household Hazardous Waste Collections: Household (rechargeable AND non-rechargeable), vehicle, boat, and mower batteries are accepted at the county sponsored collections. Click here for a list of Household Hazardous Waste Collection dates and locations.
- Southeast Berrien County Landfill Recycle Station: 3200 Chamberlain Road, Buchanan, 695-2500. More information about this drop-off site can be found under Drop-off Recycling in this guide.
- St. Joseph Recycling Drop-off Center: 1160 Broad St., at the entrance to St. Joseph Public Works facility, 1st & 3rd Sat. of the month 9:30-Noon, and 1st & 3rd Wed. of the month 5-6pm. Accepts dry cell, household batteries.
- Taylor Rental: 2524 M-139, Benton Harbor. 925-2125. Accepts small batteries up to cell phone size.
Rechargable Batteries Only
- Best Buy: accepts rechargeable batteries ONLY. Collection bin inside front entrance.
1515 Orchard Crossing, Benton Harbor, 926-0052
6900 S. Westnedge Ave, Portage, 269-327-2008
6502 Grape Rd., Mishawaka, IN, 574-271-9608
- Radio Shack: Accepts household rechargeable batteries-NiCd, NiMH and Li-ion.
1359 Mall Dr, Benton Harbor
722 S. 11th St., Niles. 684-7368.
- Staples: 1485 Mall Dr., Benton Harbor, 927-2242
6128 Beckley Dr., Battle Creek, 269-979-3929
1143 E. Ireland Rd, South Bend, IN, 574-299-9709
- ZBattery: 1826 Hilltop Rd, St. Joseph, 800-624-8681 or 983-7155, www.zbattery.com, contact Bryan Noonan. Accepts NiCad, NimH, Sealed lead acid, Gel cell, AGM, Auto batteries, Li-Ion (All rechargable).
— Many retailers of electronics accept rechargeable batteries. Many jewelers and pharmacies collect Button Batteries used in watches, hearing aids, etc. Inquire at individual stores.
Automobile Batteries
- A1 Auto Salvage: 4478 Red Arrow Hwy, Benton Harbor. 849-3300.
- Advance Auto Parts: 123 W. Napier Ave, Benton Harbor. 925-5110. For other Michigan and Northern Indiana store locations, check out the web site www.advanceautoparts.com
- August Pohl Auto Wreckers: 2670 Territorial Rd, Benton Harbor. 925-3800.
- Baroda Tire Center: 1638 Lemon Creek Rd., Baroda. 422-1154.
- Buchanan Automotive: 207 Post Rd., Buchanan. 695-6282.
- D&T Scrap: 900 Alreco Rd., off Paw Paw Ave., Benton Harbor. 277-5094.
- LH Auto Recycling: 2267 Reum St., Niles. 684-1685.
- Randy's Recycling: 7247 Pipestone Rd., Eau Claire. 461-6722. Hours M-F 8-4:30, Sat 8-11:30.
- Redbud Recycling Company: 15565 Walton Rd., Buchanan. 695-6804. Hours M-F 8-4. Call to find out summer weekend hours and requirements.
- Southeast Berrien County Landfill Recycle Station: 3200 Chamberlain Road, Buchanan, 695-2500. More information about this drop-off site can be found under Drop-off Recycling in this guide.
- Square Deal Auto Salvage: 1091 Territorial Rd., Benton Harbor. 925-0054.
- Retailers selling Lead Acid Batteries (car battery-type) are required to accept at least the same amount of batteries sold. Contact Auto Part Stores and other retailers directly.
- Household Hazardous Waste Collections: accepts vehicle, boat, and mower batteries. Click here for a list of Household Hazardous Waste Collection dates and locations.
- ZBattery: 1826 Hilltop Rd, St. Joseph, 800-624-8681 or 983-7155, www.zbattery.com, contact Bryan Noonan. Accepts Auto batteries.
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