How to get rid of old batteries in New Hanover County
Take them to any of five drop-off sites in New Hanover County. There’s no fee.
Household Hazardous Waste Facility
New Hanover County residents only. Bring your ID
| Monday to Friday | 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 8 a.m. to noon |
| Sunday | Closed |
- Hours are in Eastern time.
3002 Highway 421 North, Wilmington, NC 28401
Rules for batteries
- Fee
- Free
- Limit
- Not posted. Call ahead.
- Residency
- New Hanover County residents only. Bring your ID. Residents and businesses. Fees by weight, $5 minimum.
- All kinds, including alkaline, rechargeable, lithium, and car batteries. No electric-vehicle batteries.
Other places that take batteries
- HazWagon at Ogden Park615 Ogden Park Dr, Wilmington, NC 28411
- HazWagon at Wrightsville Beach Municipal ComplexMunicipal Ln, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
- HazWagon at Carolina Beach501 Dow Rd S, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
- New Hanover County Landfill5210 Highway 421 North, Wilmington, NC 28401
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