Batteries disposal in Maine
What Maine says to do with batteries, read off Maine DEP's own page on 2026-08-19.
Maine law requires manufacturers to run a collection system for rechargeable batteries, which Call2Recycle fills at transfer stations and hardware stores — DEP says small quantities of single-use alkaline batteries may go in normal household trash, but button cell batteries should not. Read from Maine DEP · checked 2026-08-19
To prevent fires from lithium-ion batteries, tape battery terminals and/or place batteries in separate plastic bags and never put these batteries in household garbage or recycling bins (US EPA).
Never dispose of batteries in fire since they could explode (Maine DEP).
Where to take it
Sites are listed in the Call2Recycle (Maine rechargeable battery collection system) drop-off site finder.
The statute Maine cites is 38 M.R.S. §2165; §2166.
Counties differ — verify with your local program.
All 50 states: Can you throw away batteries? — the federal baseline, what happens to it, and every state's rule with the page it was read from.