Battery Recycling · Charlotte, NC

AutoZone (Multiple Locations) - Battery & Oil Recycling

Free Walk-in OK

AutoZone (Multiple Locations) - Battery & Oil Recycling is a national retail chain in Charlotte. They accept batteries (lead-acid car batteries, marine batteries, and motorcycle batteries). Cost: Free (battery core deposit refunded if buying replacement). Hours: Store hours (typically 7:30 AM - 9 PM). Walk-ins are welcome. All Charlotte-area AutoZone locations accept used car batteries and motor oil for recycling. Multiple locations across the metro. Restrictions: Core charge refund if purchasing replacement. Used oil: 5 gallon limit. Quantity limits: 5 gallons oil, 2 batteries typical.

How it compares in Charlotte

AutoZone (Multiple Locations) - Battery & Oil Recycling is one of 6 battery recycling spots we verify in Charlotte. It caps intake (5 gallons oil, 2 batteries typical), so for a fuller-service drop-off, try Mecklenburg County - Hickory Grove Recycling Center (Full HHW) (free) and Mecklenburg County - Hickory Grove Recycling Center (Batteries) (free).

Contact

Address
Multiple Charlotte metro locations, Charlotte, NC Directions ↗
Website
www.autozone.com/lp/recycle ↗
Hours
Store hours (typically 7:30 AM - 9 PM)
Cost
Free (battery core deposit refunded if buying replacement)
Serves
Residential

Accepted items

Batteries

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

Notes

All Charlotte-area AutoZone locations accept used car batteries and motor oil for recycling. Multiple locations across the metro.

Restrictions

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

Quantity limits

5 gallons oil, 2 batteries typical

Updated · 2026-05-12