Battery Recycling · Austin, TX

AutoZone (Austin) - Car Battery & Oil Recycling

Free Walk-in OK

AutoZone (Austin) - Car Battery & Oil Recycling is a national retail chain in Austin. They accept batteries (lead-acid car batteries, marine batteries, and motorcycle batteries). Cost: Free (store credit for battery drop-off). Hours: Store hours (typically 7:30 AM - 9 PM). Walk-ins are welcome. All Austin-area AutoZone locations accept used car batteries for recycling with store credit. Also accepts used motor oil and oil filters. Restrictions: Core charge refund if purchasing replacement. Used oil: 5 gallon limit. Quantity limits: 5 gallons oil, 2 batteries typical.

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 (free) and Best Buy (Arboretum) (free).

Contact

Address
Multiple Austin metro locations, Austin, TX Directions ↗
Website
www.autozone.com/lp/recycle ↗
Hours
Store hours (typically 7:30 AM - 9 PM)
Cost
Free (store credit for battery drop-off)
Serves
Residential

Accepted items

Batteries

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

Notes

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

Restrictions

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

Quantity limits

5 gallons oil, 2 batteries typical

Updated · 2026-05-12