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How to get rid of old batteries in Montgomery County

Take them to the Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station. There’s no fee.

Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station

Residents with proof of residency; trash, recycling, yard trim, hazardous waste, tires, and mattresses

Hours
Monday to Saturday7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Hours are in Eastern time.
  • On Sundays use the Commercial and Truck entrance, 16055 Shady Grove Road.

16101 Frederick Road, Derwood, MD 20855

The residential entrance; trucks use 16055 Shady Grove Road, Gaithersburg

Get directionsCall the center: 240-777-0311

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

Sources: Montgomery County: Trash and Recycling Drop-Off Hours and Events; Montgomery County: Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station; Montgomery County: User Fees - Transfer Station, Trash & Recycling; Montgomery County: Holiday Slide Schedule and Shady Grove Transfer Station Closures

Rules for batteries

Fee
Free
Limit
Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency
Montgomery County residents only, with proof of residency
  • The hazardous waste drop-off takes every kind, alkaline too. Don’t put batteries in the trash or recycling.

Batteries in other counties and cities

Sources: Montgomery County: How to recycle / dispose batteries; Montgomery County: User Fees - Transfer Station, Trash & Recycling

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