where to toss it

How to get rid of old batteries in Bedford County

Take them to any of the eight Bedford County convenience centers. The fee isn’t posted, so call ahead.

One of eight places in Bedford County that take batteries. The rest are listed below.

Tollgate Convenience Center

Household garbage only, no commercial or construction waste

Hours
Monday to Saturday	6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sunday	Closed

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

1099 Highway 82 South, Shelbyville, TN 37160

Get directions Call the county office

This center has no phone of its own, so this calls Bedford County Solid Waste at 931-684-4651.

Not yet verified. Call ahead to confirm. Source checked Oct. 12, 2026.

Source: Bedford County: Solid Waste

Rules for batteries

Fee: Not posted. Call ahead.
Limit: Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency: Not posted. Call ahead.

Other places that take batteries

Wartrace Convenience Center1055 Smart St., Wartrace, TN 37183
Unionville Convenience Center3380 U.S. 41A North, Unionville, TN 37180
Bell Buckle Convenience Center115 Peacock St., Bell Buckle, TN 37020
WBTS Convenience Center2022 State Route 64 West, Shelbyville, TN 37160
El Bethel Convenience Center1760 U.S. 41A North, Shelbyville, TN 37160
Deason Convenience Center3097 Unionville-Deason Road, Shelbyville, TN 37160
Normandy Convenience Center100 Normandy Road, Shelbyville, TN 37160

Batteries in other counties

Source: Bedford County: Solid Waste

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