Battery and Bulb Recycling
in Rohnert Park
Household batteries, car batteries, device lithium packs, fluorescent tubes, CFL bulbs, and all California universal waste removed and recycled from Rohnert Park homes. Every item routed to certified recyclers. Bundled with larger cleanouts for best value.
Most specialty items bundled with larger loads.
Battery and Bulb Recycling in Rohnert Park, CA
California classifies household batteries and fluorescent lighting products as universal waste under the California Universal Waste Rule — a streamlined hazardous waste management system specifically designed for common consumer items. Universal waste cannot go in the regular trash. It must be collected and sent to licensed recyclers that recover the valuable and hazardous materials inside each device.
We accept batteries and fluorescent bulbs from Rohnert Park homes as part of a larger home, garage, or cleanout job. Single-category pickup of a few batteries alone is not our primary service — but if you have a box of old batteries alongside other household junk, garage items, or old electronics, we handle it all in one visit.
Fluorescent tubes and CFL bulbs require particularly careful handling. Each tube contains a small amount of mercury — a neurotoxin regulated under the EPA and California DTSC. We package mercury-containing bulbs carefully before transport to prevent breakage and mercury vapor release. They go to licensed universal waste recyclers in Sonoma County.
Have something not listed? Call us — we likely take it.
Free on-site quote before we touch anything. Same-day available most weekdays. Rohnert Park, CA 94928.
Every Item Handled Per California Regulations
- All batteries accepted as California universal waste — never mixed into general trash
- Fluorescent tubes and CFLs carefully packaged to prevent mercury breakage
- Lead-acid car and UPS batteries to certified lead-acid recyclers
- Lithium-ion packs to California universal waste licensed facilities
- Button cell batteries noted — silver oxide and lithium chemistry identified
- HID bulbs accepted — metal halide and high-pressure sodium handled separately
- Most cost-effective when bundled with a broader home or garage cleanout
- Starting at $75 minimum load for standalone battery and bulb collections
California Universal Waste Rule
California’s Universal Waste Rule (22 CCR § 66273) designates batteries, fluorescent lamps, electronic devices, and mercury-containing equipment as streamlined hazardous waste that must be recycled at licensed facilities rather than disposed of in standard trash. Non-compliance — placing batteries or fluorescent bulbs in your regular trash — is a California hazardous waste violation. Every battery and bulb we collect from Rohnert Park homes goes to a licensed universal waste recycler.
Each linear fluorescent tube contains 3–5 milligrams of mercury. Each CFL contains 1–4 mg. Small amounts can contaminate large volumes of groundwater. California DTSC classifies fluorescent bulbs as universal waste requiring separate collection and recycling rather than landfill disposal. We transport fluorescent bulbs in sealed original packaging or wrap them individually to contain mercury vapor in the event of breakage.
If you have only a small number of batteries or a few CFL bulbs, Rohnert Park’s household hazardous waste drop-off events and participating local hardware stores may be more convenient than scheduling a junk removal pickup. We recommend bundling battery and bulb disposal with a larger home or garage cleanout for the best cost-per-item outcome.
We serve only Rohnert Park, CA 94928. No cross-county routing, no travel fees. Same-day arrival on most weekdays.
All Specialty ItemsHow Every Specialty Item Pickup Works
Call or Request
Call (934) 6511-6544 or submit a junk request with your Rohnert Park address and what specialty items need to go.
We Confirm
We confirm your appointment, note any regulated items or prep requirements, and give you a one-hour arrival window.
Free Quote
We arrive, view the items, and give you a firm price before touching anything. Regulated items identified on-site.
We Haul It
We carry, sort, and haul. Each specialty item routed to its correct California-compliant disposal or recycling pathway.
Common Questions — Answered
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Bundle with any cleanout for best value. Rohnert Park, CA 94928.