How to get rid of old batteries in Pender County

Pender County takes rechargeable batteries with electronics at the Rocky Point, Burgaw, Willard, and Hampstead convenience centers. Its pages don’t mention car batteries.

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

Rocky Point Convenience Center

Residents of unincorporated Pender County. Kitchen trash and recycling

Hours
Monday to Tuesday	7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday to Saturday	7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday	Closed

Hours are in Eastern time.
Holiday closures aren’t posted. Call ahead near a holiday.

16232 NC Hwy 210

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This center has no phone of its own, so this calls Pender County Solid Waste at 910-270-5006.

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

Sources: Pender County: Convenience center and transfer station locations; Pender County: Solid waste stickers

Rules for batteries

Fee: Not posted. Call ahead.
Limit: Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency: Residents of unincorporated Pender County. Kitchen trash and recycling.

Other places that take batteries

Burgaw Convenience Center3088 New Savanah Rd
Willard Convenience Center7690 NC Hwy 11
Hampstead Convenience Center250 Transfer Station Rd

Batteries in other counties

Source: Pender County: Accepted and prohibited wastes

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