How and where to dispose of single use lithium batteries
Bring this item to a Solid Waste Facility.
Do NOT place this item in your trash or recycling cart.
Bring with you:
- State-issued photo ID with a Hillsborough County residential address
Special Instructions
- Step 1: Cover 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 Solid Waste sites.
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
Other Disposal Options
Multi-Family/Apartment Residents
- Bring them to a Solid Waste Facility for free drop-off.
- Bring with you:
- State-issued photo ID with a Hillsborough County residential address