How to get rid of old batteries in Jackson County

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

One of nine places in Jackson County that take batteries. The rest are listed below.

Balsam Staffed Recycling Center

Trash from Jackson County residents only, no charge. Recycling from anyone

Hours from April 1 to Oct. 31
Monday to Saturday	7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday	Closed

Nov. 1 to March 31: Mon–Sat 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sun closed.

30 Miner’s Knoll, Sylva, NC 28779

Not yet verified. Call ahead to confirm. Source checked Oct. 15, 2026.

Fee: Not posted. Call ahead.
Limit: Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency: Trash from Jackson County residents only, no charge. Recycling from anyone. Residents and businesses. Tipping fees for building materials and yard waste.

Alkaline batteries at every site; car batteries only at the transfer station and Cashiers.

Cashiers Staffed Recycling Center4560 Highway 107 South, Cashiers, NC 28717
Cullowhee Staffed Recycling Center4335 Little Savannah Road, Cullowhee, NC 28723
Dillsboro Staffed Recycling Center86 Green Energy Park Road, Sylva, NC 28779
Glenville Staffed Recycling Center7355 Highway 107 South, Glenville, NC 28736
Greens Creek Staffed Recycling Center3795 US 441 South, Sylva, NC 28779
Qualla Staffed Recycling Center145 Shoal Creek Church Loop Road, Whittier, NC 28789
Tuckasegee Staffed Recycling Center997 Canada Road, Tuckasegee, NC 28783
Jackson County Transfer Station1172 Mineral Springs Drive, Sylva, NC 28779

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