Help prevent fires at recycling centers and landfills! Keep batteries out of your carts, and drop them off at the Electronics Recovery Center for proper disposal instead.
Lithium and rechargeable batteries — like those found inside electronics such as laptops and cell phones — have caused numerous fires at our facilities (including this one in June 2023, which was suppressed by our Fire Rover system until the Davenport Fire Department arrived) and around the country. These preventable fires can damage public and private property, harm workers and the environment, and even cause loss of life.
Disposal Options
We urge residents and businesses to drop off batteries at the Electronics Recovery Center, 5650 Carey Ave., Davenport, during business hours. There is no charge for residents of Scott and Rock Island Counties. Residents of other counties as well as businesses may drop off batteries for a small fee. Watch what to do when you arrive at our facility!
The Commission also offers three household battery recycling drop boxes located near the recycling drop-offs at Carey Ave, West Lake Park, and Scott County Park. Take damaged batteries, data-containing devices, and vehicle batteries to the Electronics Recovery Center for recycling.
Alkaline (non-rechargeable) batteries are safe to throw away in household garbage, but we accept them as well. We know it can be hard to know what type of battery you have, so if you’re unsure, our staff can help.
Thank you!
Thank you for stopping the spark by keeping batteries out of your garbage and recycling carts!
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