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

Car batteries go to SPSA’s household hazardous waste drop-offs at the Regional Landfill in Suffolk, the Norfolk Transfer Station, or the Chesapeake Transfer Station.

One of three places in the City of Portsmouth that take batteries. The rest are listed below.

SPSA Regional Landfill and Suffolk Transfer Station

SPSA-area residents with proof of residency; 12 free visits a year; tires and hazardous waste too

Hours
Monday to Friday	8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday	8 a.m. to noon
Sunday	Closed

Hours are in Eastern time.
Holiday closures aren’t posted. Call ahead near a holiday.
Household hazardous waste and e-waste during the same hours. Tires on weekdays.

1 Bob Foeller Drive, Suffolk, VA 23434

In Suffolk

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Sources: SPSA: Transfer stations; SPSA: Residential waste disposal guidelines; SPSA: Household hazardous waste and e-waste

Rules for batteries

Fee: Free
Limit: Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency: SPSA-area residents with proof of residency; 12 free visits a year; tires and hazardous waste too. Household hazardous waste and e-waste only for Portsmouth residents. SPSA-area residents with proof of residency; 12 free visits a year.

Other places that take batteries

SPSA Norfolk Transfer Station3136 Woodland Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23504
SPSA Chesapeake Transfer Station901 Hollowell Lane, Chesapeake, VA 23320

Batteries in other counties and cities

Source: SPSA: Household hazardous waste and e-waste

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