How to get rid of old batteries in Macon County
Take them to any of 11 drop-off sites in Macon County. The fee isn’t posted, so call ahead.
Buck Creek Center
Bagged household trash, free. No business waste
| Monday to Saturday | 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
- Hours are in Eastern time.
- Holiday closures aren’t posted. Call ahead near a holiday.
- The county has moved the centers to winter hours each November, closing at 5:30 p.m. until daylight saving time returns in March. Call before an evening trip in winter.
10333 Buck Creek Road, Highlands, NC
Rules for batteries
- Fee
- Not posted. Call ahead.
- Limit
- Not posted. Call ahead.
- Residency
- Not posted. Call ahead.
- Alkaline and lithium batteries. Hand lithium batteries to the attendant.
Other places that take batteries
- Carson Center3030 Old Murphy Road, Franklin, NC
- Highlands Road Center2116 Highlands Road, Franklin, NC
- Holly Springs Center40 Holly Hill Lane, Franklin, NC
- Iotla Bridge Center4433 Bryson City Road, Franklin, NC
- Nantahala School Center23584 Wayah Road, Topton, NC
- Nantahala Junaluska Center2347 Junaluska Road, Topton, NC
- Otto Center2877 Addington Bridge Road, Franklin, NC
- Scaly Mountain Center717 Hale Ridge Road, Scaly Mountain, NC
- Macon County MSW Landfill1448 Lakeside Drive, Franklin, NC
- Highlands Transfer Station1080 Rich Gap Road, Highlands, NC
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