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How to get rid of old batteries in Gaston County

Take them to any of four drop-off sites in Gaston County. There’s no fee.

One of four places in Gaston County that take batteries. The rest are listed below.

Crowders Creek Recycling Center

Gaston County residents. Pay for trash with GarbCards, not cash

Hours
Monday to Saturday7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Sunday1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • Hours are in Eastern time.

1120 CP Groves Road, Gastonia, NC 28053

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

Sources: Gaston County: Recycling centers (convenience sites); Gaston County: Landfill

Rules for batteries

Fee
Free
Limit
Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency
Not posted. Call ahead.
  • Car, boat, and mower batteries, plus lithium, button, and rechargeable batteries; bag them and tape the terminals. Alkaline batteries can go in the trash.

Other places that take batteries

Batteries in other counties

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