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How to get rid of old batteries in Durham County

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

One of three places in Durham County that take batteries. The rest are listed below.

Northern Durham Convenience Site

Unincorporated Durham County residents with the blue solid waste decal

Hours
Monday to Friday7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday7 a.m. to noon
SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Eastern time.
  • Closed on holidays. The county doesn’t list which ones, so call ahead near a holiday.

11894 N. Roxboro Road, Rougemont, NC

Get directionsCall the center: 919-560-0196

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Source: Durham County: Solid waste convenience sites

Rules for batteries

Fee
Not posted. Call ahead.
Limit
Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency
Unincorporated Durham County residents with the blue solid waste decal. City of Durham and Durham County residents only, no business waste.
  • The county sites take car batteries. The city’s hazardous waste center takes all kinds, free: alkaline, rechargeable, lithium-ion, and car.

Other places that take batteries

Batteries in other counties

Sources: Durham County: Solid waste convenience sites; City of Durham: Disposal and drop-off facilities

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