All the information you need to know about discarding batteries in Hillsborough County

You can take lithium-ion and other rechargeable household batteries to all five Community Collection Centers (CCC) and Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection sites. Check CCC and HHW locations below for operating times and eligible days. Most batteries must be individually bagged for safe transport and disposal.

Batteries accepted at CCC and HHW sites

  • Rechargeable batteries found in cell phones, digital cameras, laptops (limit 5 per month), hearing aids, watches, and keyless remotes
  • Cordless power tool battery packs (limit 5 per month)
  • Lead-acid batteries, commonly used in automobiles, boats, and recreational vehicles (no bagging required)

Items not accepted

  • Commercial waste
  • Alkaline batteries (common A, AA, AAA, C, D, 9-volt)
    • You can safely dispose of these in curbside trash carts
    • Never place batteries of any type in your curbside recycling cart

Battery Preparation

Prevent batteries from reacting with other batteries to keep you and county employees safe.

Tape and Separate Batteries for Disposal

Step 1: Tape battery terminals with clear packing tape.

Make sure that battery type is clearly visible to county employees, who are responsible for sorting them.

Step 2: Place each battery in an individual plastic zip-close bag, except for lead-acid batteries.

For batteries that are too large for a baggie, such as battery packs, packaging materials are available at the CCC sites.

Find Waste Facilities Near You

Alternative disposal locations 

Free battery disposal is also available at retail locations as part of the Call2Recycle program.

What to bring

  • State-issued photo ID with a Hillsborough County residential address
  • If you have materials other than household hazardous chemicals or electronics, rechargeable and automotive batteries, or paint, a printed or digital copy of your annual Hillsborough County Property Tax Bill showing your current solid waste assessment may be needed

Contact

If you have questions or require additional assistance, the Customer Service team is available Monday through Friday between 8 AM and 5 PM.

Last Modified: 7/31/2025, 2:44:37 PM

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