Austin, TX

Battery Recycling in Austin

7 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

6 free · 1 fee-based

Facility Cost Schedule Notes
Austin Recycle & Reuse Drop-off Center(512) 974-4343 Free
for residents. Fees for tires, mattresses, large appliances.
Appointment · By appointment only (Tue-Sat). Schedule via Austin Recycles app or online. 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 items. $29.99 fee for TVs over 50" and large monitors.
Walk-in · Store hours (typically 10 AM - 9 PM) Best Buy accepts most consumer electronics for free recycling.
The Home Depot (N. I-35) - Call2Recycle Free Walk-in · Store hours (typically 6 AM - 9 PM) Call2Recycle drop-off bin near store entrance.
Lowe's (Austin) - Call2Recycle Free Walk-in · Store hours (typically 6 AM - 9 PM) Multiple Austin-area Lowe's locations participate in Call2Recycle for rechargeable ba…
Batteries Plus (Burnet Rd)(512) 419-7587 Free
for most household batteries; small fee for some chemistries
Walk-in · Mon-Sat 8 AM - 7 PM, Sun 10 AM - 5 PM Accepts all battery types and light bulbs. Second Austin location at 12129 FM-620.
AutoZone (Austin) - Car Battery & Oil Recycling Free
(store credit for battery drop-off)
Walk-in · Store hours (typically 7:30 AM - 9 PM) All Austin-area AutoZone locations accept used car batteries for recycling with store…
— Paid or fee-based options —
Austin Metal & Iron Co. (Decker Lane)(512) 272-4495 Pays for scrap at market rates Walk-in · Mon-Fri 7 AM - 4 PM, Sat 7 AM - 11 AM Largest scrap yard in Austin metro. 17-acre facility. Ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

Common questions

About Battery Recycling here

How much does Battery recycling cost in this area?

6 of 7 facilities (86%) offer free recycling for Battery. Facilities that may charge: Austin Metal & Iron Co. (Decker Lane). Austin Metal & Iron Co. (Decker Lane): Pays for scrap at market rates.

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; Best Buy (Arboretum): 3 items per day; The Home Depot (N. I-35) - Call2Recycle: Residential quantities; Lowe's (Austin) - Call2Recycle: Residential quantities.