How to get rid of old batteries in Carteret County

Carteret County’s site list shows batteries taken at seven sites (Atlantic, Otway, Hwy 101, South River, Vashti Drive, Hibbs Road, and West Firetower Road), without saying which kinds.

One of seven places in Carteret County that take batteries. The rest are listed below.

Atlantic Convenience Site

Household trash and bulk items; no contractors

Hours
Monday to Tuesday	7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wednesday	2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Thursday to Saturday	7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday	1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Hours are in Eastern time.

Winston Dr, Atlantic, NC

Get directions Call the county office

This center has no phone of its own, so this calls Carteret County Solid Waste Division at 252-648-7878.

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

Sources: Carteret County: Convenience sites; Carteret County: Convenience site hours of operation

Rules for batteries

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

Other places that take batteries

Otway Convenience Site485 Harkers Island Rd, Otway, NC
Hwy 101 Convenience Site2664 Hwy 101, Beaufort, NC
South River Convenience Site1225 South River Rd, South River, NC
Vashti Drive Convenience Site150 Vashti Dr, Morehead City, NC
Hibbs Road Convenience Site800 Hibbs Rd, Newport, NC
West Firetower Road / Hwy 58 Convenience Site1250 W Firetower Rd, Swansboro, NC

Batteries in other counties

Source: Carteret County: Convenience sites

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