Battery Recycling · Charlotte, NC

Mecklenburg County - Hickory Grove Recycling Center (Batteries)

Free Walk-in OK

Mecklenburg County - Hickory Grove Recycling Center (Batteries) is a national retail chain in Charlotte. They accept batteries (alkaline (single-use), rechargeable (ni-cd, ni-mh, li-ion), and lithium-ion). Cost: Free. Hours: Mon-Sat 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Walk-ins are welcome. One of 4 county full-service centers. Accepts ALL battery types. Critical for safe li-ion disposal - NC bans lithium-ion from landfills starting Dec 2026. Restrictions: Mecklenburg County residents only. Blue entry sticker required. Quantity limits: Residential quantities.

Contact

Address
8007 Pence Rd, Charlotte, NC 28215 Directions ↗
Phone
(704) 563-6359
Website
wipeoutwaste.mecknc.gov/services/lithium-ion-battery-disposal ↗
Hours
Mon-Sat 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Cost
Free
Serves
Residential

Accepted items

Batteries

  • Alkaline (single-use)
  • Rechargeable (Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, Li-ion)
  • Lithium-ion
  • Lead-acid (auto)
  • Button cell

Notes

One of 4 county full-service centers. Accepts ALL battery types. Critical for safe li-ion disposal - NC bans lithium-ion from landfills starting Dec 2026.

Restrictions

Mecklenburg County residents only. Blue entry sticker required.

Quantity limits

Residential quantities

Updated · 2026-05-12