How to get rid of old batteries in the City of Newport News
Car batteries and rechargeable batteries (lithium, nickel, and NiCad) go to the city’s household hazardous waste collections at the Recovery Operations Center. Alkaline batteries go in the trash.
Recovery Operations Center
Newport News residents with proof of residency
| Monday to Saturday | 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Sunday | Closed |
- Hours are in Eastern time.
- Holiday closures aren’t posted. Call ahead near a holiday.
- Closed on city holidays; the city doesn’t list which.
520 Atkinson Blvd., Newport News, VA
About a mile north of Denbigh Boulevard
Rules for batteries
- Fee
- Not posted. Call ahead.
- Limit
- Not posted. Call ahead.
- Residency
- Newport News residents with proof of residency.
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