Lithium-ion, NiCad, NiMH, lead-acid, alkaline — we recycle all battery types free and safely. Always free. No appointment needed.
Do you accept batteries for recycling?
Yes — we take batteries free, working or broken, any brand and any age. Bring them to Computer Recycling LLC at 125 E 10th Ave, North Kansas City, MO 64116. No appointment, no minimum quantity, no fee. We are open Monday to Friday 8am–3pm and Saturday 8am–2pm. Pull around to the back dock, ring the bell, and our crew comes out to unload for you — most drop-offs take under five minutes. Nothing is landfilled: working gear is refurbished for reuse and the rest is broken down for material recovery through R2v3 or e-Stewards certified partners. Larger volumes can be picked up instead.
The essentials
We accept all rechargeable and single-use batteries: lithium-ion (Li-Ion), lithium-polymer (LiPo), nickel-cadmium (NiCad), nickel-metal hydride (NiMH), sealed lead-acid (SLA), alkaline, and button cell batteries. Laptop batteries, phone batteries, power tool battery packs, UPS batteries, and loose batteries of all sizes.
Batteries are among the most hazardous items in household waste. Lithium batteries can cause fires in waste trucks and landfills. Lead-acid batteries leach toxic lead and sulfuric acid. Cadmium from NiCad batteries is a known carcinogen. Proper recycling safely processes these chemistries, recovers valuable metals like lithium, cobalt, nickel, and lead, and prevents environmental contamination.
Large-format lithium-ion battery packs and bulk lead-acid batteries have commodity value. Businesses with significant battery volumes from fleet replacements, UPS swaps, or equipment upgrades should contact us for pricing.
Two ways to recycle
Drive to our North Kansas City location, pull around back, and we’ll help you unload. Takes about 5 minutes. No appointment needed.
Mon–Fri 8am–3pm • Sat 8am–2pm
Get Directions →Have a large quantity? We offer scheduled pickups for businesses across the KC metro. We’ll come to you, help load everything, and provide full documentation.
Contact us for pricing
Schedule a Pickup (3+ gaylords) →Before you come
Batteries require special handling before recycling, and preparing them properly helps keep everyone safe. For loose lithium-ion or lithium-polymer batteries, place a piece of non-conductive tape (electrical tape or masking tape) over the terminals to prevent short circuits during transport. Never toss loose batteries into a bag where metal objects could bridge the contacts — this is a genuine fire hazard, especially with 9-volt batteries and exposed lithium cells.
If a battery is swollen, punctured, or showing signs of damage like bulging or discoloration, place it in a non-flammable container away from other materials and bring it to us as soon as possible. Do not attempt to pry swollen batteries out of laptops or phones yourself. It is illegal in most jurisdictions to dispose of rechargeable batteries in household trash due to their toxic heavy metals and fire risk in waste processing facilities. We handle all chemistries safely and ensure compliant downstream processing.
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Tell us about your batteries and we’ll get back to you within 1 business day.
Ready when you are
Free recycling for everyone. Buyback available for qualifying equipment. Drop off anytime Mon–Sat.
Computer Recycling LLC offers free battery recycling for residents and businesses across the Kansas City metro area. We accept battery recycling Kansas City, lithium ion battery disposal, NiCad battery recycling, lead acid battery, laptop battery recycling, power tool battery disposal, and more — any brand, any condition, completely free. Equipment with remaining value may qualify for our buyback program, putting money back in your pocket while keeping electronics out of landfills.
Located at 125 E 10th Ave, North Kansas City, MO 64116. Open Monday–Friday 8am–3pm, Saturday 8am–2pm. No appointment needed for drop-offs. Businesses can Schedule a Pickup (3+ gaylords). See all items we accept.
