Dispose of household batteries?

Disposing of batteries in the garbage is illegal. Residents may drop off household batteries at 101 Pittsburg Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801. The facility is open Every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (Closed Noon - 12:30 pm). Please bring proof of residency and drop-off items while in an enclosed vehicle.  

Additionally, Richmond residents can dispose of batteries and other household hazardous waste at 7501 Schmidt Lane, El Cerrito, CA 94530. Open every Tuesday for HHW Disposal
from 8:00 am - 5:45 pm. Please bring proof of residency.  Hazardous Waste | Richmond, CA - Official Website 

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1. Report a missed garbage pickup or request lost/damaged carts?
2. Request on-call cleanups or bulky item pickups?
3. Get a food scrap pail?
4. Dispose of fluorescent light bulbs, paint, and other hazardous wastes?
5. Start green cart service?
6. Get hazardous waste picked up at my home for free if I am a senior?
7. Get a free motor oil change kit?
8. Dispose of household batteries?