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How to get rid of old batteries in Buncombe County

Car batteries go to the landfill or the transfer station; the landfill takes them free. Buncombe County doesn’t post where household batteries go.

One of two places in Buncombe County that take batteries. The rest are listed below.

Buncombe County Landfill

Open to the public. Fees by the bag or the ton

Hours
Monday to Friday8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Eastern time.
  • The county lists closings a few months ahead on its calendar.
  • Loads that take more than 30 minutes to unload must be in by 4 p.m. on weekdays and noon on Saturdays.

85 Panther Branch Road, Alexander, NC 28701

Get directionsCall the center: 828-250-5462

Not yet verified. Call ahead to confirm. Source not checked yet.

Sources: Buncombe County: Landfill; Buncombe County: Solid Waste staff directory; Buncombe County: Solid Waste

Rules for batteries

Fee
Not posted. Call ahead.
Limit
Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency
Open to the public. Fees by the bag or the ton. Open to the public. Fees by the bag; no brush, TVs, or motor oil.

Other places that take batteries

Batteries in other counties

Sources: Buncombe County: Landfill; Buncombe County: Transfer Station

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