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How to get rid of old batteries in Johnston County

Car batteries go to any convenience center or the landfill, up to 3 a week. Johnston County doesn’t post where household batteries go.

One of 12 places in Johnston County that take batteries. The rest are listed below.

Oak Grove Convenience Center

Johnston County households only

Hours from Oct. 1 to April 30
Monday to Tuesday8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
WednesdayClosed
Thursday to Friday8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
SundayClosed

May 1 to Sept. 30: Mon–Tue 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Wed closed; Thu–Fri 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun closed.

  • Hours are in Eastern time.
  • Closed on county holidays, which follow the North Carolina state government’s holiday schedule.

5677 US Highway 301 North, Kenly, NC

This center has no phone of its own, so this calls Johnston County Solid Waste Services at 919-938-4750.

Rules for batteries

Fee
Not posted. Call ahead.
Limit
3 car batteries a week
Residency
Johnston County households only.

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