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How to get rid of old batteries in Rockingham County

Batteries go in the battery recycling at the convenience sites and the landfill. Tape the ends of rechargeable and lithium batteries, or bag each one.

One of six places in Rockingham County that take batteries. The rest are listed below.

Bergton Convenience Site

Rockingham County residents; household trash and recycling

Hours
Monday to Tuesday7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WednesdayClosed
Thursday to Saturday7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Hours are in Eastern time.
  • Christmas Eve hours haven’t been set yet.
  • Gates close at 4:50 p.m. Loads of 250 pounds or more go to the landfill.

15163 Bergton Road, Rockingham County, VA

Get directionsCall the county office: Rockingham County Public Works, 540-564-3008

This center has no phone of its own, so this calls Rockingham County Public Works at 540-564-3008.

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

Sources: Rockingham County: Convenience sites; Rockingham County: Recycling brochure (updated Oct. 3, 2025)

Rules for batteries

Fee
Free
Limit
Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency
Rockingham County residents; household trash and recycling.
  • The county’s landfill page lists lead-acid batteries among the items it doesn’t accept.

Other places that take batteries

Batteries in other counties and cities

Sources: Rockingham County: Recycling brochure (updated Oct. 3, 2025); Rockingham County: Landfill

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