Batteries

Pitt has a number of locations to collect dry cell (household) batteries of any size or type.  Battery collection units around campus also accept cell phones and iPods.

For safety reasons, please place clear tape over battery terminals.  If you have a large volume, please let us know you need a pickup.

Battery Recycling Locations: 

• Benedum Hall – Near Dean’s office + in Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation (153)
• Bellefield Hall – 2nd floor lobby
• Cathedral of Learning – Ground floor near vending machines
• Chevron Hall – Mail lobby
• Craig Hall – Main entrance, lobby
• Crawford Hall – 2nd floor, entrance lobby
• Dental School – Ground floor, entrance lobby
• Frick Fine Arts – 1st floor, handicapped entrance
• Lawrence Hall – Main entrance vestibule
• Litchfield Tower A – Main lobby entrance 
• Lothrop Hall  – Main lobby entrance
• Posvar Hall – 1st floor, elevator lobby
• Public Health – Ground floor, lobby
• Salk Hall – 2nd floor lounge near vending machines
• Scaife Hall – 4th floor, lobby
• Sutherland Hall – Main level entrance
• Trees Hall – Main Level, entrance lobby
• William Pitt Union – Lower Level Forbes Ave. entrance near the custodial supervisor’s office

Wet cell batteries can be recycled also, but require special arrangements for safe pickup; please email zerowaste@pitt.edu or call 412-624-9521.