How to get rid of old batteries in Leon County
Take them to any of five drop-off sites in Leon County. There’s no fee.
Leon County Hazardous Waste Center
Free for Leon County households, city included; businesses by appointment
| Monday to Saturday | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Sunday | Closed |
- Hours are in Eastern time.
- Holiday closures aren’t posted. Call ahead near a holiday.
7550 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL 32311
Rules for batteries
- Fee
- Free
- Limit
- Not posted. Call ahead.
- Residency
- Free for Leon County households, city included; businesses by appointment. Household hazardous waste from residents only; limited items. Unincorporated Leon County residents; one free load a day.
- Alkaline, rechargeable, watch, and car batteries. The rural centers take car batteries.
Other places that take batteries
- Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Site1800 N. Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32308
- Woodville Rural Waste Service Center549 Henry Jones Rd
- Ft Braden Rural Waste Service Center2485 East Joe Thomas Rd
- Miccosukee Rural Waste Service Center13051 Miccosukee Rd
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