Raleigh, NC

Battery Recycling in Raleigh

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Battery Recycling in Raleigh

4 free · 1 pay you · 3 fee-based

Facility	Cost	Open now	Notes
South Wake Multi-Material Recycling Facility (919) 856-7400	Free for Wake County residents. Latex paint under 10 gallons can also be dried and put in regular trash.	Mon-Sat 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Walk-in	South Wake location in Apex. Same accepted items as North Wake.
North Wake Household Hazardous Waste Facility (919) 856-7400	Free for Wake County residents	HHW collection event Sat 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (currently displaced due to fire damage) Appointment	North Wake HHW currently undergoing rebuild after 2024 battery fire.
Wall Recycling (919) 873-1828	They pay you Pays for lead-acid batteries by weight	Mon-Fri 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM (varies by location) Walk-in	Regional scrap metal and recycling company.
AutoZone / O'Reilly Auto Parts	Free AutoZone gives $10 gift card per battery	Hours not published Walk-in	Most Raleigh AutoZone locations accept car batteries for recycling with $10 gift card…
Home Depot (Call2Recycle)	Free	Hours not published Walk-in	Call2Recycle bin at store entrance. Rechargeable-only.
Paid or fee-based options
Best Buy	Free for most $30 fee for TVs under 50"	Hours not published Walk-in	Best Buy at Triangle Town Center, Brier Creek, and other Raleigh area locations.
Staples	Free for most $25 fee for monitors	Hours not published Walk-in	Raleigh area Staples locations. Also accepts ink and toner cartridges.
Batteries+Bulbs	Free for most Small fee for some chemistries	Hours not published Walk-in	Retail battery recycling at multiple Raleigh locations.

How it works in Raleigh

Local rules

NC G.S. 130A-309.10 bans computers, monitors, printers, and televisions from NC landfills, effective July 1, 2011 (Discarded Computer Equipment and Television Management Law, SB 887 / S.L. 2010-67).
NC G.S. 130A-309.10 bans lithium-ion batteries from landfill disposal effective December 1, 2026.
NC G.S. 130A-309.70 prohibits disposal of lead-acid batteries in landfills, incinerators, or waste-to-energy facilities; retailers selling lead-acid batteries must accept used ones for recycling.
City of Raleigh stormwater rules: oil-based paint, paint cleaner, and paint waste may not be disposed in the sanitary sewer or stormwater system (latex wash water is allowed in sanitary sewer only).
NC G.S. 130A-309.10 also bans motor oil, motor-vehicle oil filters, antifreeze, aluminum cans, and plastic bottles from landfill disposal in NC.
NC G.S. 130A-309.10(f), as amended by SL 2023-137: expands the NC landfill disposal ban to include photovoltaic modules (solar panels) effective December 1, 2026.
Wake County Solid Waste Ordinance (Chapter 65): establishes operating rules for all county solid waste facilities, sets fees for non-resident use, and prohibits commercial waste dumping at residential facilities.

Worth knowing

Wake County's three HHW sites run completely different schedules: South Wake (Apex) is the only Mon-Sat site, North Wake (Raleigh) is Saturday only, and East Wake (Wendell) is weekends only. Showing up on the wrong day is a common mistake.
The North Wake HHW main storage building was destroyed in a January 22, 2025 fire; same-day Saturday collection runs at an adjacent building under a temporary state permit while a replacement is planned.
PaintCare does not operate in North Carolina — the program is only in 12 states plus DC, so NC residents have no producer-funded paint takeback network and must use HHW facilities or dry-and-trash latex paint.
Raleigh garbage customers get free curbside e-waste pickup (max 4 items/week) at 919-996-3245 — a widely overlooked option that beats hauling TVs to the county facility.
Motor oil, antifreeze, and used oil filters are not accepted at HHW sites — they go to the Multi-Material Recycling Facilities instead, a frequent point of confusion.
Wake County allows small amounts of fully dried latex paint (mixed with kitty litter or sand until solid) in regular household trash; only larger amounts or oil-based paint require HHW (10-gallon paint limit per visit).
Raleigh's bulky/special pickup fees rose April 1, 2026: $35/load for bulky and $70/load for special. E-waste pickup remains free.
Wake County requires all solid waste disposed at its Transfer Station to be covered (tarped) during transport, and loads must have a cover or else face a $50 per load penalty.
Residents who want to dispose of large appliances (refrigerators, freezers, AC units) must have the refrigerant removed and tagged by a certified technician before schedule pickup or drop-off.
The City of Raleigh's green yard waste cart program accepts leaves, grass clippings, and brush up to 6 inches in diameter — but not dirt, rocks, or treated lumber.

Wake County household hazardous waste

Wake County Household Hazardous Waste Facilities

Free HHW disposal for Wake County residents.

(919) 856-7400 Official program page (opens in a new tab)

Other Raleigh programs

Wake County Multi-Material Recycling Facilities (MMRFs)Electronics with cords (TVs, computers, monitors, phones, game consoles, microwaves, printers), large appliances, scrap metal, motor oil/antifreeze, cooking oil, cardboard. North Wake MMRF at 9029 Deponie Drive (next door to the HHW facility); South Wake MMRF at 6130 Old Smithfield Road, Apex; East Wake MMRF at 5051 Wendell Blvd.
Wake County Household Hazardous Waste FacilitiesThree HHW facilities accepting oil-based paint, pesticides, automotive fluids, acids/bases, fluorescent bulbs, rechargeable batteries, and medications. South Wake (6130 Old Smithfield Rd, Apex, Mon-Sat 8AM-4PM); North Wake (9037 Deponie Dr, Raleigh, Sat only 8AM-4PM); East Wake (5051 Wendell Blvd, Wendell, Sat-Sun 8AM-4PM).
City of Raleigh curbside e-waste collectionFree scheduled curbside e-waste pickup for City of Raleigh garbage customers; max 4 electronic items per week; accepts TVs (working or broken), monitors, computers, small corded appliances.919-996-3245
City of Raleigh Yard Waste & Bulky Item CollectionCurbside yard waste collection (bags, cans) on designated service days. Bulky item pickup (furniture, appliances) available for a fee: $35/load for bulky items (furniture, mattresses), $70/load for special items (appliances with refrigerant). E-waste pickup remains free.919-996-3245
Call2Recycle drop-off networkFree rechargeable and lithium-ion battery drop-off at participating Home Depot, Lowe's, and Staples locations across the Raleigh area.
Batteries Plus — Raleigh locationsFree recycling for rechargeable and single-use batteries plus fluorescent bulbs/tubes at Raleigh-area Batteries Plus stores. Also accepts small electronics (phones, tablets) and ballasts for recycling.
NC Department of Justice shred-event calendarStatewide listing of free community paper-shredding events; Raleigh-area events typically cluster in April-May and September-October at banks, credit unions, and police stations.
Wake County Convenience Centers (weekend HHW collection sites)Two weekend-only collection sites for residents unable to visit the main HHW facilities during the week. Accept HHW items including paint, pesticides, and automotive fluids. Saturday-Sunday 8AM-4PM at select locations.

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Common questions

About Battery Recycling here

How much does Battery recycling cost in this area?

4 of 8 facilities (50%) offer free recycling for Battery. Facilities that may charge: Best Buy, Staples, Wall Recycling. Best Buy: Free (most items). $30 fee for TVs under 50".. Staples: Free (most items). $25 fee for monitors..

Do I need an appointment for Battery drop-off?

1 facility requires an appointment: North Wake Household Hazardous Waste Facility. South Wake Multi-Material Recycling Facility, Best Buy, Staples 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: South Wake Multi-Material Recycling Facility: 10 gallon latex paint limit; Best Buy: 3 items per day per household; Staples: 7 items per day per customer; Home Depot (Call2Recycle): Household quantities.

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