Battery sizes AA, AAA, C, D and 9-volt from residential sources will be accepted at no cost to residents. Only single-use, non-rechargeable batteries will be accepted during this event.

Batteries may be dropped off Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the MCDH Division of Environmental Health office, 667 Ware Road, Suite 110, in Woodstock. A mask must be worn and a temperature must be performed to access the building.

In past years, batteries were accepted at other health department offices. That was changed this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  

MCDH is unable to accept other types of recyclable materials or waste for this recycling program. To recycle other types of batteries such as lithium-ion cell phone, laptop, rechargeable drill or other small appliance rechargeable batteries, vehicle or etc., please review the McHenry County Green Guide for a list of recycling locations (fees may apply).