Batteries disposal in Massachusetts
What Massachusetts says to do with batteries, read off Massachusetts DEP's own page on 2026-08-19.
MassDEP lists lithium-ion and nickel cadmium batteries among household hazardous products that should not go in the trash — tape both ends of the battery and find a battery collection. Read from Massachusetts 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).
When compressed in the trash, these batteries can cause fires — protect yourself and your trash collectors by disposing of batteries properly (MassDEP).
Where to take it
Your county program is listed in Massachusetts DEP's county program directory.
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.