Battery Disposal in Boise

Batteries Can't Go in the Trash

You've got an old car battery in the garage, a box of dead household batteries that's been accumulating for years, or maybe some rechargeable batteries from old power tools. You know they shouldn't go in the trash, but you're not sure what to do with them.

Batteries contain heavy metals and toxic chemicals that can leak into soil and groundwater if they end up in a landfill. Lead-acid car batteries are particularly hazardous. They need to go to facilities equipped to handle them safely. Top Shelf handles battery disposal throughout the Boise area, making sure all batteries are taken to proper recycling or disposal facilities.

We'll come to your property, load up your batteries, and make sure they're processed legally and safely. You don't need to make multiple trips to different facilities or figure out which batteries go where. We handle it.

Why Choose Top Shelf for Battery Disposal?

• We handle all types of batteries. Car batteries, household batteries, rechargeable batteries - we take them all.
• Proper recycling facilities. Batteries are taken to licensed facilities that follow regulations.
• Safe handling. We know how to transport batteries without creating hazards.
• Same-day service available. Call us, and we can often be there the same day.

Types of Batteries We Dispose Of

• Car and truck batteries (lead-acid)
• Motorcycle and ATV batteries
• Marine and RV batteries
• Household batteries (alkaline, AA, AAA, C, D, 9V)
• Rechargeable batteries (NiCad, NiMH, lithium-ion)
• Power tool batteries
• Laptop and phone batteries
• Button cell batteries

Why Battery Disposal Matters

Batteries contain heavy metals like lead, mercury, cadmium, and lithium. When batteries end up in landfills, these metals can leach into soil and groundwater, contaminating drinking water and harming ecosystems. The contamination can persist for decades.

Lead-acid car batteries are especially problematic. A single car battery contains about 18 pounds of lead and a gallon of sulfuric acid. Fortunately, lead-acid batteries are also one of the most recycled products in the world - when they're handled properly. Over 95% of a lead-acid battery can be recycled.

When you use Top Shelf, your batteries go to licensed recycling facilities where the metals are recovered and reused, and any hazardous materials are disposed of according to EPA and Idaho DEQ regulations. You get peace of mind knowing it was done right.

What to Expect

Just show us where the batteries are. We'll load them safely and transport them to the appropriate facilities. If you have a mix of different battery types, that's fine - we'll sort them and make sure each type goes to the right place.

Most battery removal jobs take less than 30 minutes. You'll have your space back, and you'll know the batteries were handled responsibly.

How Much Does Battery Disposal Cost?

The cost depends on the type and quantity of batteries you have. Give us a call at (208) 593-2877, and we'll give you a quote over the phone. No hidden fees.