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How to get rid of old batteries in Catawba County

Household batteries go to the Blackburn Landfill’s battery recycling area: sort lithium from other batteries and tape over lithium terminals. The county sends car batteries to auto parts stores.

Blackburn Landfill

Open to the public. Fees by the ton

Hours
Monday to Friday8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Eastern time.
  • Catawba County’s fee schedule says the landfill opens at 7 a.m. on weekdays.
  • The yard waste grinding area and the residential paint, electronics, and battery recycling area stay open until 4:30 p.m. on weekdays.

4017 Rocky Ford Rd, Newton, NC 28658

Get directionsCall the center: 704-462-1348

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

Sources: Catawba County: Blackburn Landfill; Catawba County: Fiscal 2026-27 fee schedule (solid waste on pages 16-18); Catawba County: Recycling and waste reduction (A to Z)

Rules for batteries

Fee
Free for residents
Limit
Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency
Not posted. Call ahead.

Batteries in other counties

Source: Catawba County: Recycling and waste reduction (A to Z)

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