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How to get rid of old batteries in the City of Chesapeake

Car batteries, rechargeable batteries, and alkaline batteries go to SPSA’s household hazardous waste drop-off at the Chesapeake Transfer Station on the first Wednesday and third Saturday of each month, 9 a.m. to noon. Keep them out of the trash cart.

SPSA Chesapeake Transfer Station

Proof of residency; 12 free drop-offs a year, then $78 a ton

Hours
Monday8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday to FridayClosed
Saturday8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sundaynoon to 4 p.m.
  • Hours are in Eastern time.
  • Holiday closures aren’t posted. Call ahead near a holiday.
  • These are the hours for Chesapeake residents. Residents of other SPSA cities and counties can come Monday and Saturday 8 a.m. to noon only.
  • Household hazardous waste and e-waste: first Wednesday and third Saturday of each month, 9 a.m. to noon.

901 Hollowell Lane, Chesapeake, VA 23320

The city calls it the Greenbrier transfer station

Get directionsCall the center: 757-961-3943

Not yet verified. Call ahead to confirm. Source checked Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources: City of Chesapeake: Garbage drop-off site; City of Chesapeake: Chesapeake Recycles Day

Rules for batteries

Fee
Not posted. Call ahead.
Limit
Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency
Proof of residency; 12 free drop-offs a year, then $78 a ton.

Batteries in other counties and cities

Sources: City of Chesapeake: Eligible items for drop-off; City of Chesapeake: Rules for waste disposal; City of Chesapeake: Chesapeake Recycles Day

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