How to get rid of old batteries in Frederick County

Car and other lead-acid batteries and loose, undamaged lithium-ion batteries go free to the Reichs Ford Road recycling drop-off; tape the terminals. Button batteries go to the county’s hazardous waste events.

Reichs Ford Road Recycling Drop-Off Center

Free recycling for Frederick County residents; appliances, scrap metal, oil, and batteries

Hours
Monday to Saturday	7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sunday	Closed

Hours are in Eastern time.

9031 Reichs Ford Road, Frederick, MD 21704

Use the Recycle Road entrance, just before the main entrance

Get directions Call the center

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

Sources: Frederick County: Drop-Off Center for Recyclable Materials; Frederick County: Location, Site Hours & Driving Directions; Frederick County: Landfill Information

Rules for batteries

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

Batteries in other counties and cities

Sources: Frederick County: Drop-Off Center for Recyclable Materials; Frederick County: Electronics Recycling; Frederick County: Household Hazardous Wastes

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