Curbside GuideHow to get rid of batteries in Dallas, TX
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Take batteries to the Dallas County Home Chemical Collection Center (11234 Plano Rd.), which takes "batteries of all kinds" free from Dallas residents, or to a City BOPA (Batteries, Oil, Paint, Antifreeze) mobile event. Never put batteries in your roll cart.
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- Household (AA, AAA, 9V)
- The City says batteries are household hazardous waste that should never go in your roll cart. Take AA, AAA and 9-volt batteries to the Home Chemical Collection Center or a BOPA event. Some hardware and auto parts stores also take batteries.
- Lithium-ion & rechargeable
- Lithium-ion and rechargeable batteries are covered by "batteries of all kinds" at the Home Chemical Collection Center and are accepted at BOPA events. Keep them out of the trash and recycling.
- Car (lead-acid)
- Car batteries are accepted at the Home Chemical Collection Center and BOPA events. Auto parts retailers may also take them.
- Fire safety / packing
- Tape the terminals or bag batteries separately, and bring them in a sturdy box. The center doesn't take containers larger than 5 gallons or business waste.
- Drop-off
- Dallas County Home Chemical Collection Center, 11234 Plano Rd., Dallas 75243 (214-553-1765). Open Tuesday 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free for Dallas residents. Upcoming BOPA events (7 to 11 a.m.): Nov. 21, 2026 at Mitchell Elementary, 4223 Briargrove Ln.; Dec. 12, 2026 at Kleberg Rylie Recreation Center, 1515 Edd Rd.; Jan. 9, 2027 at Buckner Terrace Montessori, 4918 Hoven Kamp Dr.
- Tip
- BOPA events only take batteries, oil, paint and antifreeze. Bring everything else to the Home Chemical Collection Center.
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Helpful supplies
- Electrical terminal tape — Covering battery terminals helps keep loose batteries from sparking while you store or carry them to a drop-off.
- Battery storage case — Keeps used batteries sorted and separated until your next drop-off trip.
- Fireproof lithium battery bag — Holds lithium-ion and power-tool batteries safely while you wait for a drop-off day.
- Car battery carrier strap — Makes a heavy lead-acid battery easier to carry and keeps it upright.
- Acid-resistant gloves — Protects your hands when handling a car battery.
General tips from official sources
- To prevent fires from lithium-ion batteries, tape battery terminals and/or place batteries in separate plastic bags, and never put them in household garbage or recycling bins. (www.epa.gov)
- Batteries can have enough energy to injure or start fires even when used and when they appear to be discharged. (www.epa.gov)
- Lead-acid (car) batteries may contain up to 18 pounds of lead and about a gallon of corrosive sulfuric acid. Return them to a battery retailer or a household hazardous waste collection program. (www.epa.gov)
- Removable rechargeable batteries can go to specialized battery recyclers, participating retailers that offer battery take-back, or local household hazardous waste programs. (www.epa.gov)
FAQ
How do I get rid of batteries in Dallas?
Take batteries to the Dallas County Home Chemical Collection Center (11234 Plano Rd.), which takes "batteries of all kinds" free from Dallas residents, or to a City BOPA (Batteries, Oil, Paint, Antifreeze) mobile event. Never put batteries in your roll cart.
Can I throw AA, AAA or 9-volt batteries in the trash in Dallas?
The City says batteries are household hazardous waste that should never go in your roll cart. Take AA, AAA and 9-volt batteries to the Home Chemical Collection Center or a BOPA event. Some hardware and auto parts stores also take batteries.
What do I do with lithium-ion and rechargeable batteries in Dallas?
Lithium-ion and rechargeable batteries are covered by "batteries of all kinds" at the Home Chemical Collection Center and are accepted at BOPA events. Keep them out of the trash and recycling.
How do I get rid of a car battery in Dallas?
Car batteries are accepted at the Home Chemical Collection Center and BOPA events. Auto parts retailers may also take them.
How should I pack batteries for disposal?
Tape the terminals or bag batteries separately, and bring them in a sturdy box. The center doesn't take containers larger than 5 gallons or business waste.
Where can I drop off batteries in Dallas?
Dallas County Home Chemical Collection Center, 11234 Plano Rd., Dallas 75243 (214-553-1765). Open Tuesday 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free for Dallas residents. Upcoming BOPA events (7 to 11 a.m.): Nov. 21, 2026 at Mitchell Elementary, 4223 Briargrove Ln.; Dec. 12, 2026 at Kleberg Rylie Recreation Center, 1515 Edd Rd.; Jan. 9, 2027 at Buckner Terrace Montessori, 4918 Hoven Kamp Dr.