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How to get rid of old batteries in Burke County

Take them to the John’s River Waste Management Facility. The fee isn’t posted, so call ahead.

John’s River Waste Management Facility

Transfer station for household waste and recycling, and a construction and demolition landfill

Hours
Monday to Friday7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday7 a.m. to noon
SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Eastern time.
  • From 4 to 6 p.m. on weekdays, household waste only goes in the container past the scale house.

2500 Marsh Trail, Morganton, NC 28655

Get directionsCall the center: 828-764-9066

Not yet verified. Call ahead to confirm. Source checked Oct. 14, 2026.

Sources: Burke County: Convenience centers and landfill (directory); Burke County: John's River Waste Management Facility (landfill); Burke County: Recycling information; Burke County: Waste Management

Rules for batteries

Fee
Not posted. Call ahead.
Limit
Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency
Not posted. Call ahead.
  • Car, lawn mower, laptop, rechargeable, and button batteries. Ordinary alkaline batteries can go in the trash.

Batteries in other counties

Source: Burke County: Recycling information

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