Batteries disposal in Wisconsin
What Wisconsin says to do with batteries, read off Wisconsin DNR's own page on 2026-08-19.
Wisconsin DNR says alkaline batteries may be put in the trash and households are not required to recycle batteries — but it warns that non-alkaline batteries in the trash or cart are a fire risk, and state law bans lead-acid batteries from landfills and incinerators. Read from Wisconsin DNR · 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).
Do NOT place batteries or electronics in curbside recycling carts or bins, because they may cause a fire if damaged by equipment in recycling trucks or facilities (Wisconsin DNR).
Where to take it
Sites are listed in the Wisconsin DNR drop-off site finder.
The statute Wisconsin cites is Ch. 287.07(1m), Wis. Stats. — lead-acid battery landfill and incineration ban.
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.