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

Car batteries go free to either transfer station any time it’s open. Household and rechargeable batteries go to the monthly household hazardous waste collection at Tinker Creek.

One of two places in the City of Roanoke that take batteries. The rest are listed below.

Tinker Creek Transfer Station

Residents of Roanoke, Roanoke County, Salem, and Vinton: 12 free trips a year

Hours
Monday to Friday7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Eastern time.

1020 Hollins Road NE, Roanoke, VA 24012

Get directionsCall the center: 540-857-5050

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

Sources: Roanoke Valley Resource Authority: Facilities; Roanoke Valley Resource Authority: Residential disposal; Roanoke Valley Resource Authority: Holiday hours, 2026

Rules for batteries

Fee
Free
Limit
Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency
Residents of Roanoke, Roanoke County, Salem, and Vinton: 12 free trips a year.

Other places that take batteries

Batteries in other counties and cities

Sources: Roanoke Valley Resource Authority: Residential disposal; Roanoke Valley Resource Authority: Household hazardous waste

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