Almost everyone uses batteries and many of these batteries end up in a landfill. Although waste batteries are a 
small amount of the solid waste stream, they are a concentrated source of some types of heavy metals. The main constituents of concern for human health and the environment include: cadmium, lead and mercury.
The City of Indio provides opportunities for battery recycling at facilities throughout the City. Anyone is welcome to drop off household batteries in designated containers at the following locations:
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Indio City Hall, 100 Civic Center Mall, 760-391-4000
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Indio Teen Center, 81678 Avenue 46, 760-541-4400
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Indio Senior Center, 45700 Aladdin Street, 391-4170
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Indio Water Authority, 83101 Avenue 45, 760-391-4038
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Indio Chamber of Commerce, 82921 Indio Blvd, 760-347-0676
Automotive batteries are also considered hazardous waste and should be taken to the Coachella/Indio Waste Transfer Station located off Dillon Road:
87-011 Landfill Road
Coachella, CA 92236
Phone: 760.863.4094
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