Batteries are considered household hazardous waste and are prohibited by State law to be thrown away in the garbage. Batteries must be properly disposed.
Proper Disposal Options
Drop off your used batteries at 1 of Orange County Household Hazardous Waste Facilities listed on the Household Hazardous Waste page.
Drop off your used batteries at City Hall located at:
22112 El Paseo
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Residents may call Curbside, Inc. at 800-449-7587 to schedule a household pickup of batteries. Please call Curbside, Inc. for pricing and scheduling.