How to get rid of old batteries in Wilkes County
Take them to the Roaring River Landfill. There’s no fee.
Roaring River Landfill
Wilkes County waste only, screened on arrival
| Monday to Saturday | 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Sunday | Closed |
- Hours are in Eastern time.
- Wilkes County asks you to call ahead for holiday hours.
- Commercial loads, construction and demolition debris, brush, pallets, and animal carcasses aren’t accepted after 5 p.m.
9219 Elkin Highway, Roaring River, NC 28669
Rules for batteries
- Fee
- Free
- Limit
- Not posted. Call ahead.
- Residency
- Wilkes County waste only, screened on arrival.
- Wilkes County’s Recycling Center Locations page lists lead-acid batteries at each convenience center; its Recycling Center Information page says they’re taken only at the landfill.
- Lead-acid (car) batteries only.
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