Electronic Items Disposal

Electronic items can be placed at the curbline during bulk trash collection which is always the first full week of each month. Hammonton residents may place up to three large items at the curb on their regular trash day prior to 6:00 a.m. Household appliances that do not contain a compressor may also be discarded during bulk trash week.

List of acceptable materials:

• Computer monitors, flat screens and all-in-one computers
• Computer towers, desktops and laptops including keyboards, mouse and speakers
• All types of wire
• Printers, fax machines, scanners, modems and copy machines
• All types of computer memory and hard drives
• Telephones and cell phones
• Stereo speakers (please remove wood)
• VCR’s, DVD and CD players
• Any audio/visual equipment
• Cash registers and scales (electronic or mechanical)

Battery Disposal

It is essential to recycle batteries once they have reached the end of their useful life. Disposing of batteries in regular trash or curbside recycling bins poses significant risks, including potential fires and environmental harm, as well as threats to public safety and property.

Many individuals are unaware of the dangers associated with improper battery disposal, which has led to a rise in fires at recycling centers, waste management facilities, and garbage trucks, resulting in substantial financial losses and endangering lives.

By taking a few simple precautions, we can collectively mitigate these risks to individuals, property, and the environment. Batteries contain harmful materials that must be disposed of correctly. Please see the guidelines below to learn the proper disposal of your batteries.

Not sure what to do with your old household batteries? Find a drop-off location here, or download the Battery Guidelines Tip Card.

Lead-Acid Batteries

*Batteries found in cars, boats, golf carts, motorcycles and lawn mowers.

DO NOT TRASH. These batteries contain a harmful mixture of lead and sulfuric acid.

Lead-acid batteries are accepted at ACUA’s Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Days scheduled throughout the year.

Many national chain stores and auto body shops will accept car batteries for disposal. Check your local Advance Auto Parts, AutoZone Auto Parts or Walmart Auto Care Center for more information.

Vehicle batteries can also be taken to the Hammonton Highway Garage on 394 S. Egg Harbor Road, Monday through Friday. Please place your item on the pallet located near the oil tank.

Alkaline Manganese Batteries/Small Dry-Cell Batteries

*Standard batteries used in toys, remote controls, flashlights, etc.

Place these in the trash or recycle through mail-in programs. You can put alkaline batteries, such as AA, AAA and D batteries, in the trash. They can be carried out to the curb with the rest of your household garbage.

Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) Batteries

*Rechargeable form of alkaline batteries.

DO NOT TRASH: Cadmium is a toxic material. Take to ACUA’s next Household Hazardous Waste Day or recycle at a location near you.

DO NOT RECYCLE in your curbside recycling bin. Rechargeable batteries can cause fires in in collection vehicles and recycling facilities.

Residents can recycle some lithium-ion batteries through Call2Recycle. Click here for drop-off locations and more information.

Lithium-ion (Li-ion) Batteries

*Rechargeable batteries found in cell phones, laptops, hoverboards and other electronic devices.

DO NOT TRASH.  Recycle through an approved electronic recycler, at our local Batteries Plus Bulbs store, or bring the battery only (no electronics) to the next ACUA Household Hazardous Waste Day.

Silver Oxide Batteries

*Button cell batteries found in watches, calculators and hearing aids.

DO NOT TRASH. These batteries contain mercury and can be taken in a plastic bag to the next ACUA Household Hazardous Waste Day.