Many household batteries (for example: alkaline, nickel cadmium, cell phone, and button batteries) can contain mercury and other hazardous materials and do not belong in the landfill.

In an effort to encourage proper disposal, the City of Kirkland is now offering free household battery recycling. You may take your used household batteries to one of the locations for recycling:

• Kirkland City Hall, 123 5th Avenue

• Kirkland Library, 308 Kirkland Avenue

• North Kirkland Community Center, 12421 103rd Avenue NE

• Peter Kirk Community Center, 352 Kirkland Avenue

• Parks Office, 505 Market Street

• Public Works Maintenance Center, 915 8th Street

• Kingsgate Library, 12315 NE 143rd Street

If you have any questions about this or other waste reduction programs, please contact the City of Kirkland’s Recycling Hotline at 425-587-3812 or recycle@kirklandwa.gov.