How to get rid of old batteries in Highlands County
Take them to any of four drop-off sites in Highlands County. The fee isn’t posted, so call ahead.
Highlands County Recycling Center
Household hazardous waste and electronics from residents
| Monday to Friday | 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Saturday to Sunday | Closed |
- Hours are in Eastern time.
- Holiday closures aren’t posted. Call ahead near a holiday.
6000 Skipper Road, Sebring
Rules for batteries
- Fee
- Not posted. Call ahead.
- Limit
- Not posted. Call ahead.
- Residency
- Household hazardous waste and electronics from residents. Highlands County residents, in town or out; recycling and batteries only.
- Car, boat, and truck batteries and rechargeable batteries. The drop-off sites’ attendants hold batteries for the county. Alkaline batteries go in the garbage.
Other places that take batteries
- Avon Park Recycling Drop-off Site100 S. Glenwood Avenue, Avon Park
- Sebring Recycling Drop-off Site3520 Westminster Road, Sebring
- Lake Placid Recycling Drop-off Site25 W. Royal Palm Street, Lake Placid
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