Calabasans to recycle household batteries





Due to the gift-giving holiday season, used batteries are likely to be found in every household. Household batteries contain heavy metals, which can be harmful to the environment. Batteries can be recycled. Recycling batteries saves natural resources, diverts heavy metals from entering local landfills, and protects the environment for future generations.


Calabasas residents can drop off used household batteries at the following locations:


•City Hall, 26135 Mureau Road


•Calabasas/Agoura Hills Community Center, 27040 Malibu Hills Road


•Calabasas Tennis and Swim Center, 23400 Park Sorrento


•Albertsons, 26521 Agoura Road


•De Anza Park, 3701 Lost Hills Road


Battery Types Accepted


•AAA to D size consumer batteries (both alkaline and "heavy duty")


•9-volt batteries (such as those used in smoke alarms)


•Button batteries (typically used in watches and cameras)


•Rechargeable battery packs—NiCad, NiMH, or Lithium Ion (typically used in laptop computers, cellular phones, etc.)


Lead-acid vehicle batteries are not accepted at the above sites.


For more information, please call (818) 878-4242, ext. 306.



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