Atlanta, GA
Battery Recycling in Atlanta 11 verified options for battery recycling across the Atlanta metro. Compare cost, hours, and pickup at a glance.
In short
10 of 11 Atlanta options accept battery recycling for free — fees apply at the rest. 9 accept walk-ins. 3 offer pickup.
Facility
Cost
Schedule
Notes
Fulton Metals Recycling (404) 600-1444
Free for most electronics. Scrap metal paid by weight.
Walk-in · Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sat 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM · Pickup avail.
3 metro Atlanta locations: Alpharetta (11460 N Fulton Industrial Blvd), College Park…
CHaRM Atlanta (Center for Hard to Recycle Materials) (404) 600-6386
Free for most items. Some fees for TVs, paint, and certain items.
Appointment · Tue, Thu 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM; Sat 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Nonprofit operated by Live Thrive. Appointments required.
CHaRM DeKalb (Center for Hard to Recycle Materials) (404) 600-6386
Free for most items. Some fees for TVs, paint, and certain items.
Appointment · Wed 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM; Sat 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Second CHaRM location in DeKalb County. Same nonprofit operator (Live Thrive).
Best Buy
Free for most items. $30 fee for TVs under 50".
Walk-in · Store hours vary by location
Retail drop-off program. Multiple locations across Atlanta metro including Buckhead,…
Staples
Free for most items. $25 fee for monitors.
Walk-in · Store hours vary by location
Tech recycling program. Multiple Atlanta metro locations. Also offers ink/toner recycling.
Keep North Fulton Beautiful Recycling Center
Free for North Fulton residents. Fees may apply for non-residents.
Walk-in · Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sat 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Serves Sandy Springs and Johns Creek areas. Environmental programs and education.
Fulton Metals Recycling (Battery Recycling) (404) 600-1444
Free drop-off for household quantities. Car batteries paid by weight.
Walk-in · Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sat 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM · Pickup avail.
3 metro Atlanta locations. Accepts wide range of battery chemistries.
Batteries+Bulbs
Free recycling for most battery types. Some fees for specialty batteries.
Walk-in · Store hours vary by location
Multiple locations across Atlanta metro. Also sells replacement batteries.
Home Depot (Battery Recycling via Call2Recycle)
Free
Walk-in · Store hours vary by location
Call2Recycle drop-off bins at Home Depot stores. Rechargeable batteries only.
AutoZone / O'Reilly Auto Parts
Free (core charge refunded on new battery purchase)
Walk-in · Store hours vary by location
Most Atlanta area AutoZone and O'Reilly locations accept used car batteries for recyc…
— Paid or fee-based options —
Davis Recycling Company (404) 524-1746
Paid by weight for scrap batteries
Walk-in · Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Pickup avail.
Business only · Commercial battery recycler. Best for large quantities and business/industrial batter…
⚠ Hazardous waste — call ahead
CHaRM Atlanta (Center for Hard to Recycle Materials)
Phone: (404) 600-6386
Website: https://livethrive.org/charm
Accepts a wide range of hard-to-recycle items.
Always call ahead to confirm they accept this item.
Common questions
About Battery Recycling here
How much does Battery recycling cost in this area?
10 of 11 facilities (91%) offer free recycling for Battery. Facilities that may charge: Davis Recycling Company. Davis Recycling Company: Paid by weight for scrap batteries.
Do I need an appointment for Battery drop-off?
2 facilities require an appointment: CHaRM Atlanta (Center for Hard to Recycle Materials), CHaRM DeKalb (Center for Hard to Recycle Materials). Fulton Metals Recycling, Best Buy, Staples accept walk-ins.
Is pickup available for Battery?
Yes, 3 facilities offer pickup: Fulton Metals Recycling, Davis Recycling Company, Fulton Metals Recycling (Battery Recycling).
Are there quantity limits for Battery drop-off?
Some facilities have limits: Best Buy: 3 items per day per household; Staples: 7 items per day per customer; Home Depot (Battery Recycling via Call2Recycle): Limited to household quantities.