How and where to dispose of rechargeable batteries
Bring this item for free to a retail location:
- The Battery Network locator map (enter your zip code and select the type of battery to dispose)
Or
Bring this item to a Solid Waste Facility or Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
Bring with you:
- State-issued photo ID with Hillsborough County residential address
Common sizes of rechargeable batteries are AA, AAA, C, D, 9V and button batteries. You find these batteries in cameras, game controllers, toys, power tools, and hearing aids.
Special Instructions
- Tape battery terminals with clear tape or separate batteries in individual bags.
- Do NOT place this item in your garbage or recycling.
- Large rechargeable batteries greater than 12" x 12" are not accepted. See disposal options here.
- Other batteries, such as lithium single-use batteries, and electronic devices with batteries that cannot be removed, should be dropped off for proper disposal.
Facilities are open Monday - Saturday from 7:30 AM to 5 PM.
- Alderman's Ford Solid Waste Facility - 9402 County Road 39 in Plant City
- Hillsborough Heights Solid Waste Facility - 6209 County Road 579 in Seffner
- Northwest County Solid Waste Facility - 8001 W. Linebaugh Ave. in Tampa
- South County Solid Waste Facility - 13000 US Hwy 41 in Gibsonton
- Wimauma Solid Waste Facility - 16180 W. Lake Drive in Wimauma
- Sheldon Road HHW Collection Center - 9805 Sheldon Road in Tampa
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events
Open on select Saturdays of the month from 8 AM to 2 PM
- First Saturday: Sheldon Road HHW Collection Center - 9805 Sheldon Road in Tampa
- Second Saturday: South County Solid Waste Facility - 13000 U.S. Highway 41 in Gibsonton
- Third Saturday: Hillsborough Heights Solid Waste Facility - 6209 County Road 579 in Seffner