Curbside GuideHow to get rid of batteries in Nashville, TN
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Take rechargeable and car batteries to the East or Ezell Pike Convenience Center for free household hazardous waste drop-off (Metro residents).
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- Household (AA, AAA, 9V)
- Nashville's HHW list names rechargeable and car batteries. For alkaline batteries, call 615-862-5000.
- Lithium-ion & rechargeable
- Rechargeable batteries are accepted at the East and Ezell Pike Convenience Centers.
- Car (lead-acid)
- Automobile and lead-acid batteries are accepted at the same centers.
- Fire safety / packing
- Pack items in a sturdy box lined with newspaper, keep them in original containers when you can, and don't mix liquids.
- Drop-off
- Ezell Pike Convenience Center, 3254 Ezell Pike, Nashville 37211; East Convenience Center, 943A Dr. Richard G. Adams Dr., Nashville 37207. Up to 15 gallons or 100 lb a month per household.
- Tip
- Out-of-county residents and commercial vehicles are turned away. Questions: 615-862-5000.
Official source: www.nashville.gov
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 Nashville?
Take rechargeable and car batteries to the East or Ezell Pike Convenience Center for free household hazardous waste drop-off (Metro residents).
Can I throw AA, AAA or 9-volt batteries in the trash in Nashville?
Nashville's HHW list names rechargeable and car batteries. For alkaline batteries, call 615-862-5000.
What do I do with lithium-ion and rechargeable batteries in Nashville?
Rechargeable batteries are accepted at the East and Ezell Pike Convenience Centers.
How do I get rid of a car battery in Nashville?
Automobile and lead-acid batteries are accepted at the same centers.
How should I pack batteries for disposal?
Pack items in a sturdy box lined with newspaper, keep them in original containers when you can, and don't mix liquids.
Where can I drop off batteries in Nashville?
Ezell Pike Convenience Center, 3254 Ezell Pike, Nashville 37211; East Convenience Center, 943A Dr. Richard G. Adams Dr., Nashville 37207. Up to 15 gallons or 100 lb a month per household.