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How to get rid of old batteries in Carroll County

Car, truck, boat, mower, and motorcycle batteries go free to the Northern Landfill Recycling Center. Rechargeable, button, and lithium batteries go to the county’s household hazardous waste collections, held in the spring and fall (the fall 2026 one was Oct. 17; the next isn’t posted yet). Alkaline batteries go in the trash.

Resource Recovery Park, Northern Landfill and Recycling Center

Residents and businesses, paying by weight; free recycling for residents

Hours
Monday to Friday7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Eastern time.
  • Holiday closures aren’t posted. Call ahead near a holiday.

1400 Baltimore Boulevard, Westminster, MD 21157

On MD Route 140, two miles east of MD Route 97

Get directionsCall the center: 410-386-4550

Not yet verified. Call ahead to confirm. Source checked Oct. 26, 2026.

Sources: Carroll County: Solid Waste; Carroll County: Recycling Center at the Northern Landfill; Carroll County: Northern Landfill Disposal & Recycling Rates, Jan. 1, 2026

Rules for batteries

Fee
Free
Limit
Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency
Not posted. Call ahead.

Batteries in other counties and cities

Sources: Carroll County: Recycling Center at the Northern Landfill; Carroll County: Fall 2026 Household Hazardous Waste Collection

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