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How to get rid of old batteries in Wake County

Take them to any of three drop-off sites in Wake County. The fee isn’t posted, so call ahead. Limit: 6 car batteries.

One of three places in Wake County that take batteries. The rest are listed below.

North Wake Household Hazardous Waste Facility

Wake County residents only, no business waste

Hours
Monday to FridayClosed
Saturday8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Eastern time.
  • The facility is closed after a fire. Until it reopens, the county holds a collection there every Saturday.

9037 Deponie Drive, Raleigh, NC 27614

Get directionsCall the county office: Wake County Solid Waste Management Division, 919-856-7400

This center has no phone of its own, so this calls Wake County Solid Waste Management Division at 919-856-7400.

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

Source: Wake County: Household hazardous waste facilities

Rules for batteries

Fee
Not posted. Call ahead.
Limit
6 car batteries
Residency
Wake County residents only, no business waste.
  • Household, rechargeable, and lead-acid car batteries. No lithium or metal hydride car batteries or generator batteries.

Other places that take batteries

Batteries in other counties

Source: Wake County: Household hazardous waste facilities

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