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.
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.
Unless otherwise noted, CCC's are open Monday - Saturday from 7:30 AM to 5 PM.
- Alderman's Ford Solid Waste Facility - 9402 County Road in Plant City
- Hillsborough Heights Solid Waste Facility - 6209 County Road in Seffner
- There is also HHW collection on the third Saturday of the month from 8 AM to 2 PM
- Northwest County Solid Waste Facility - 8001 W. Linebaugh Avenue in Tampa
- Sheldon Road HHW Collection Center- 9805 Sheldon Road in Tampa
- Only available on the first Saturday of the month from 8 AM to 2 PM
- Limited to HHW - this is not a CCC
- South County Solid Waste Facility - 13000 US Hwy 41 in Gibsonton
- There is also HHW collection on the second Saturday of the month from 8 AM to 2 PM
- Wimauma Solid Waste Facility - 16180 W. Lake Drive in Wimauma
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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.
Phone: (813) 272-5680
Email: SolidWaste@HCFL.gov