where to toss it

How to get rid of old batteries in Accomack County

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

One of seven places in Accomack County that take batteries. The rest are listed below.

Horntown Convenience Center

Household waste from Accomack County, in limited amounts

Hours
Monday to Wednesday	7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Thursday	Closed
Friday to Sunday	7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Hours are in Eastern time.

5536 Fleming Mill Rd., Horntown, VA

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Not yet verified. Call ahead to confirm. Source checked Oct. 26, 2026.

Sources: Accomack County: Horntown Convenience Center; Accomack County: Convenience centers and recycling

Rules for batteries

Fee: Not posted. Call ahead.
Limit: Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency: Household waste from Accomack County, in limited amounts.

Lead-acid, rechargeable, and disposable batteries. Single-use household batteries can also go in the trash.

Other places that take batteries

Chincoteague Convenience Center5073 Deep Hole Rd., Chincoteague, VA
Makemie Park Convenience Center9312 Neal Parker Rd., Temperanceville, VA
Fishers Corner Convenience Center26213 Parksley Rd., Parksley, VA
Tasley Convenience Center24574 Coastal Blvd., Tasley, VA
Grangeville Convenience Center31138 Seaside Rd., Melfa, VA 23410
Painter Convenience Center16490 Wayside Dr., Painter, VA

Batteries in other counties and cities

Sources: Accomack County: Convenience centers and recycling; Accomack County: What you can bring to the Regional Hazardous Waste Collection Facility

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