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About This Location

Aqua Metals Inc is a battery-recycling technology company, not a consumer recycling center. Using its patented AquaRefining process, the company recovers lead and lithium-ion battery metals through a room-temperature, water-based method, operating demonstration facilities and commercial partnerships rather than a public drop-off. Reno residents cannot bring cans, bottles, or household recyclables to this location.

What Aqua Metals Inc Accepts

We could not independently confirm the full list of materials this location accepts. Please contact them directly before visiting.

What they do not accept

Aqua Metals develops and operates battery-recycling technology (lead and lithium-ion) for commercial partners. It is not a household or public drop-off and does not accept cans, bottles, electronics, or general recyclables from individuals.

Access & restrictions

Commercial/drop-off for businesses · Business operates via commercial offtake agreements and technology partnerships; no evidence of public drop-off service.

Programs & events

  • AquaRefining battery recycling

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I recycle my car battery or household batteries at Aqua Metals in Reno?

No. Aqua Metals is a battery-recycling technology company working with commercial partners, not a public drop-off. For household or car batteries in Reno, use an auto-parts store take-back or a Washoe County household hazardous waste option instead.

Can you get money for recycling cans here in Nevada?

Not at Aqua Metals, which recycles battery materials, not beverage containers. Nevada has no statewide bottle deposit, but some scrap buyers pay by weight for aluminum cans; Aqua Metals is not one of them.

What does Aqua Metals actually do?

Aqua Metals uses its patented AquaRefining process, a room-temperature, closed-loop, water-based method, to recover lead and lithium-ion battery metals, operating demonstration and commercial facilities rather than a consumer center.

Is Aqua Metals open to the public?

There is no indication the Reno location accepts public drop-offs. It is a technology and commercial operation; residents should not plan to drop off recyclables here.

Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.

Contact & Location

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5370 Kietzke Ln, Reno, NV 89511
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City / State
Reno, Nevada

Opening Hours

Monday 8 AM–5 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–5 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–5 PM
Thursday 8 AM–5 PM
Friday 8 AM–5 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
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