Batteries and automotive fluids · Austin, TX

AutoZone (Austin) - Car Battery & Oil Recycling

Multiple Austin metro locations, Austin, TX

Free store credit for battery drop-off
Store hours (typically 7:30 AM - 9 PM)
  • Walk-ins welcome
  • Drop-off only
  • Serves residential

How we checked

Details confirmed against published sources on May 12, 2026.

That was 3 months ago. Check the operator's site; hours and fees move.

Before you go

Core charge refund if purchasing replacement. Used oil: 5 gallon limit.

What they take

Batteries

  • Lead-acid car batteries
  • Marine batteries
  • Motorcycle batteries
  • AGM batteries

Automotive fluids

  • Used motor oil
  • Oil filters

Quantity limits

5 gallons oil, 2 batteries typical

Notes

All Austin-area AutoZone locations accept used car batteries for recycling with store credit. Also accepts used motor oil and oil filters.

How it compares in Austin

Of 6 battery recycling spots we verify in Austin, AutoZone (Austin) - Car Battery & Oil Recycling is one of 5 free that take walk-ins. The rest need an appointment. It caps intake (5 gallons oil, 2 batteries typical), so for a fuller-service drop-off, try Austin Recycle & Reuse Drop-off Center and Best Buy (Arboretum).

Elsewhere

Updated · May 12, 2026