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How to get rid of old batteries in Forsyth County

The 3RC EnviroStation takes rechargeable batteries free from Forsyth County residents. It doesn’t take car batteries, and it says alkaline batteries go in the regular trash.

3RC EnviroStation

Forsyth County residents only. Bring your driver’s license

Hours
Monday to TuesdayClosed
Wednesday to Saturday9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Eastern time.
  • Also closed the Saturday before Easter, Memorial Day, and Labor Day, and the Saturday after Thanksgiving. When July 4 or Christmas is a Friday, the next day is closed too, and when July 4 is a Monday, so is the Saturday before.

1401 S Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27107

Get directionsCall the center: 336-784-4300

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

Sources: City of Winston-Salem: 3RC EnviroStation address and hours; City of Winston-Salem: 3RC EnviroStation (household hazardous waste); City of Winston-Salem: 3RC EnviroStation holiday closures

Rules for batteries

Fee
Not posted. Call ahead.
Limit
Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency
Forsyth County residents only. Bring your driver’s license.

Batteries in other counties

Source: City of Winston-Salem: 3RC EnviroStation accepted and not accepted items

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