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How to get rid of old batteries in James City County

Lead-acid batteries, such as car batteries, go free to any of the three convenience centers. Rechargeable batteries go to VPPSA’s household chemical collections, which don’t take alkaline batteries.

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

Jolly Pond Convenience Center

Also takes brush, construction debris, and bulky items, for a fee

Hours
Monday to Sunday7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Hours are in Eastern time.

1204 Jolly Pond Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188

Get directionsCall the center: 757-565-0971

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Sources: James City County: Convenience centers; James City County: Accepted recyclables; James City County: Convenience center holiday closures

Rules for batteries

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

Other places that take batteries

Batteries in other counties and cities

Sources: James City County: Convenience centers; VPPSA: Household chemical collections and computer recycling, 2026

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