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How to get rid of old batteries in York County

Car batteries and other lead-acid batteries go to the Waste Management Center. Rechargeable batteries go to VPPSA’s household chemical collections, which don’t take alkaline batteries.

York County Waste Management Center

Recycling free for county residents; trash free for curbside subscribers, by weight for others

Hours
Monday to Saturday7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Eastern time.
  • Holiday closures aren’t posted. Call ahead near a holiday.
  • Closed on holidays; the county doesn’t say which ones.
  • Contractors must arrive by 3:30 p.m.

145 Goodwin Neck Road, Yorktown, VA 23692

Get directionsCall the center: 757-890-3780

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

Sources: York County: Waste Management; York County: Recycling; York County: Waste Management FAQs

Rules for batteries

Fee
Not posted. Call ahead.
Limit
Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency
Recycling free for county residents; trash free for curbside subscribers, by weight for others.

Batteries in other counties and cities

Sources: York County: Accepted recycling items; VPPSA: Household chemical collections and computer recycling, 2026

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