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How to get rid of old batteries in Cecil County

Take them to any of three drop-off sites in Cecil County. There’s no fee.

One of three places in Cecil County that take batteries. The rest are listed below.

Central Landfill

County residents with a Maryland driver’s license, and commercial haulers; everything the county takes

Hours
Monday to Saturday7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Eastern time.

758 E. Old Philadelphia Road, Elkton, MD 21921

Get directionsCall the center: 410-996-6275

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

Sources: Cecil County: Solid Waste Management Division; Cecil County: Program Availability for Drop-Off; Cecil County: Recycling Programs

Rules for batteries

Fee
Free
Limit
Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency
County residents; bagged household trash, recycling, and scrap metal. County residents; bagged household trash, recycling, scrap metal, and yard waste.
  • Car batteries, household batteries, and rechargeables at all three sites.

Other places that take batteries

Batteries in other counties and cities

Sources: Cecil County: Program Availability for Drop-Off; Cecil County: Solid Waste Fee Schedule

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