Austin, TX

Battery Recycling in Austin

6 verified options for battery recycling across the Austin metro. Compare cost, hours, and pickup at a glance.

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Battery Recycling in Austin

3 free · 3 fee-based

3 of 6 have a single address. Chains listed for the whole metro stay in place.

Facility	Cost	Open now	Notes
The Home Depot (N. I-35) - Call2Recycle	Free	Store hours (typically 6 AM - 9 PM) Walk-in	Call2Recycle drop-off bin near store entrance.
Lowe's (Austin) - Call2Recycle	Free	Store hours (typically 6 AM - 9 PM) Walk-in	Multiple Austin-area Lowe's locations participate in Call2Recycle for rechargeable ba…
AutoZone (Austin) - Car Battery & Oil Recycling	Free store credit for battery drop-off	Store hours (typically 7:30 AM - 9 PM) Walk-in	All Austin-area AutoZone locations accept used car batteries for recycling with store…
Paid or fee-based options
Austin Recycle & Reuse Drop-off Center (512) 974-4343	Depends on the item Fees for tires, mattresses, large appliances	By appointment only (Tue-Sat). Schedule via Austin Recycles app or online. Appointment	The central HHW hub for Austin metro. Also has a reuse shop (free items) and a Goodwi…
Best Buy (Arboretum)(512) 795-0956	Free for most $29.99 fee for TVs over 50" and large monitors	Store hours (typically 10 AM - 9 PM) Walk-in	Best Buy accepts most consumer electronics for free recycling.
Batteries Plus (Burnet Rd)(512) 419-7587	Free for most small fee for some chemistries	Mon-Sat 8 AM - 7 PM, Sun 10 AM - 5 PM Walk-in	Accepts all battery types and light bulbs. Second Austin location at 12129 FM-620.

How it works in Austin

Local rules

Texas Recycles Computers Program (30 TAC Ch. 328, Subch. I): TCEQ requires computer manufacturers selling in Texas to offer free recycling of their own brand-labeled computer equipment to households.
Texas Recycles TVs Program (30 TAC Ch. 328, Subch. J): TV manufacturers must register with TCEQ, file a recovery plan, and recycle a market-share allocation of CTE (covered television equipment) in Texas.
Texas does NOT have a paint stewardship law — PaintCare does not operate in Texas (as of 2026).
Austin Universal Recycling Ordinance (URO): commercial properties, multifamily, and food-permitted businesses must provide recycling/organics access; annual diversion plans due Oct 1-Feb 1; violations are Class C misdemeanors up to $2,000/day.
Austin Construction & Demolition Recycling Ordinance (2015): projects over 5,000 sq ft must reuse/recycle 50% of debris or dispose <2.5 lbs/sq ft.
Austin City Code Ch. 15-6 (Solid Waste Services Administrative Rules) governs HHW handling and prohibits placing batteries and HHW in curbside recycling/trash carts.

Worth knowing

Recycle & Reuse Drop-off Center is appointment-only — slots can be hard to get and are scheduled via the Austin Recycles mobile app or by calling 3-1-1.
Austin's on-demand HHW curbside service is brand-new (January 2025), replacing the prior bulk/brush twice-a-year schedule with up to 3 service appointments per year per address.
HHW curbside set-out rule: items must be staged OUT of direct sunlight (garage or porch) — the city explicitly warns about Austin heat causing reactions; NOT placed at the curb until collection morning.
Austin Resource Recovery warns that batteries in curbside recycling carts have started truck/MRF fires in summer heat — the city actively campaigns to keep lithium-ion out of carts.
City of Austin's Recycle & Reuse Center accepts HHW from Travis County residents free (Austin & county only); fees apply to non-residents and businesses cannot use the residential HHW service.
Zero Waste by 2040: Austin City Council adopted 90% landfill diversion goal in 2011; 2023 Comprehensive Plan added 'aggressive milestones.'
PaintCare absence: unlike Colorado, California, or Oregon, Texas residents cannot drop paint at hardware stores under PaintCare — all paint must go through municipal HHW.
Large batteries (car, solar panel, EV) are explicitly excluded from APL library drop-off boxes — they require Recycle & Reuse Center appointment or manufacturer programs.
Solar panel disposal fee schedule: first 2 panels under 100 lbs are free at the Recycle & Reuse Center, then $0.30/lb.

Travis County household hazardous waste

Austin Recycle & Reuse Drop-Off Center

Central HHW hub for Austin & Travis County. Appointment required, released weekly. Free for residents.

(512) 974-4343 Official program page (opens in a new tab)

Other Austin programs

Austin Resource Recovery On-Demand HHW Curbside CollectionCurbside pickup of paint, batteries, automotive fluids, aerosols, pool chemicals, pesticides, fluorescent bulbs, propane cylinders. Launched January 2025 as on-demand service. Up to 3 collections per address per year. 30-gallon total limit, no individual containers >5 gallons.3-1-1 (512-974-2000)
Austin ReBlendFree 100% post-consumer recycled latex paint (low-VOC) made from HHW drop-offs. Available in three shades (Texas Limestone, Balcones Canyonland, Barton Creek Greenbelt) for residents, nonprofits, and businesses by appointment at the Recycle & Reuse Drop-off Center.512-974-4343
Austin Public Library Battery Drop-Off NetworkHousehold battery collection at 20+ APL branches (look for 5-gallon black/gray buckets); does NOT accept large car or solar panel batteries.3-1-1
Dell Reconnect via Goodwill Central TexasFree recycling of any-brand computer equipment (laptops, desktops, monitors, peripherals) at participating Goodwill Central Texas donation centers.
Travis County 1431 Citizens Collection Center (Cedar Park)General household trash only ($4.33/cubic yard, Thu-Sat 8am-3:50pm); HHW for county residents is routed to the City of Austin Recycle & Reuse Center.
Call2Recycle drop-off network (Austin)Rechargeable and single-use batteries (under 11 lb) at Home Depot, Lowe's, Best Buy, Staples and other retail locations citywide; terminals must be taped or bagged before drop-off.
Travis County recycling locatorSearchable database of drop-off sites for paint, electronics, batteries, and other materials across Travis County.

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Common questions

About Battery Recycling here

How much does Battery recycling cost in this area?

3 of 6 facilities (50%) offer free recycling for Battery. Facilities that may charge: Austin Recycle & Reuse Drop-off Center, Best Buy (Arboretum), Batteries Plus (Burnet Rd). Austin Recycle & Reuse Drop-off Center: Free for residents. Fees for tires, mattresses, large appliances.. Best Buy (Arboretum): Free for most items. $29.99 fee for TVs over 50" and large monitors..

Do I need an appointment for Battery drop-off?

1 facility requires an appointment: Austin Recycle & Reuse Drop-off Center. Best Buy (Arboretum), The Home Depot (N. I-35) - Call2Recycle, Lowe's (Austin) - Call2Recycle accept walk-ins.

Is pickup available for Battery?

Most facilities require you to drop off Battery. Check individual listings for special arrangements.

Are there quantity limits for Battery drop-off?

Some facilities have limits: Austin Recycle & Reuse Drop-off Center: Residential quantities only Residential quantities; Best Buy (Arboretum): 3 items per day; The Home Depot (N. I-35) - Call2Recycle: Residential quantities; Lowe's (Austin) - Call2Recycle: Residential quantities.

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