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How to get rid of old batteries in Worcester County

Take them to any of four drop-off sites in Worcester County. The fee isn’t posted, so call ahead.

One of four places in Worcester County that take batteries. The rest are listed below.

Central Landfill

Permit holders, or anyone paying by weight; furniture, appliances, tires, yard waste, building debris

Hours
Monday to Saturday7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Eastern time.
  • The county’s Solid Waste page opens the Central Landfill at 7:30 a.m., but its 2026 homeowner permit rules say 8 a.m.
  • The county’s 2026 homeowner permit rules close every site on Christmas Eve, but its Solid Waste page leaves Christmas Eve off the holiday list.
  • Nothing for the landfill hill after 3:45 p.m.

7091 Central Site Lane, Newark, MD 21841

Get directionsCall the center: 410-632-3177

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

Sources: Worcester County: Solid Waste; Worcester County: Recycling Drop-Off Centers; Worcester County: 2026 Homeowner Convenience Center Permit Rules and Application

Rules for batteries

Fee
Not posted. Call ahead.
Limit
Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency
Permit holders: household trash and recycling only; no businesses, dump trucks, or trailers.
  • The county’s list doesn’t say which kinds of batteries the centers take.

Other places that take batteries

Batteries in other counties and cities

Source: Worcester County: Recycling Drop-Off Centers

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