Battery recycling in the Austin area
Sites that accept batteries
Austin Recycle and Reuse Center (household hazardous waste)
2514 Business Center Dr, Austin, TX 78744 (Austin, Travis County)What it takes: Household hazardous waste: aerosol cans, automotive fluids and oil filters, car and household batteries, cleaning products, cooking oil, fluorescent bulbs, mercury, paint and thinners, pesticides and herbicides, pool chemicals, propane cylinders; Solar panels and battery storage systems
Who can use it: Free for Austin and Travis County residents (except tires); fees apply for non-residents. Businesses may not drop off hazardous waste.
Hours: By appointment only (schedule online or in the Austin Recycles app) Not yet verified — ask: 512-974-4343 · Austin Resource Recovery contact available times
Rules, fees & limits:
- Appointment required; appointments cannot be changed, only cancelled and rebooked.
- Up to 30 gallons of household hazardous waste free (per Travis County); containers no larger than 5 gallons, in original containers, not in trash bags.
- Free reuse store, ReBlend paint and mulch available.
Source: City of Austin – Recycle and Reuse Center; City of Austin – Schedule a drop off (checked 2026-10-30)
📍 Directions (Google Maps)Texas Disposal Systems (TDS) Landfill
3016 FM 1327, Creedmoor, TX 78610 (Creedmoor, Travis County)What it takes: Auto batteries (not leaking): no charge
Who can use it: Open to the public (citizens drop-off station; fees apply)
Hours: Monday–Saturday 7 a.m.–7 p.m. or sunset, whichever is first; closed Sunday, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day
Rules, fees & limits:
- Unsecured loads $35 (free tarp for pickups).
- Freon/compressor removal $50 each.
Source: Texas Disposal Systems – Gate Rates & Waste Drop-Off Prices (checked 2026-10-30)
📍 Directions (Google Maps)TDS Bee Cave Transfer Station
4001 Ranch Road 620 S, Bee Cave, TX 78738 (Bee Cave, Travis County)What it takes: Vehicle batteries $5; oil filters $2
Who can use it: Not yet verified — ask: 512-263-5265
Hours: Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.–3 p.m.; closed Sunday
Rules, fees & limits:
- Unsecured loads $25.
Source: Texas Disposal Systems – Gate Rates & Waste Drop-Off Prices (checked 2026-10-30)
📍 Directions (Google Maps)Hutto Recycling Center (Williamson County)
101 Landfill Rd (entrance to the Williamson County Landfill on FM 1660), Hutto, TX 78634 (Hutto, Williamson County)What it takes: Household batteries (tape terminals)
Who can use it: Williamson County residential customers only; no commercial
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday 7 a.m.–noon; closed Sunday (call for holiday hours)
Rules, fees & limits:
- Free; sort items before drop-off.
Source: WM – Hutto Recycling Center and Daily Operations (checked 2026-10-30)
📍 Directions (Google Maps)Round Rock Deepwood Recycling Center & HHW Drop-Off
310 Deepwood Dr, Round Rock, TX 78681 (Round Rock, Williamson County)What it takes: Automotive: antifreeze, brake/transmission fluid, car batteries, up to 5 gal gasoline and 5 gal motor oil, oil filters; Rechargeable batteries, fluorescent bulbs, propane and helium tanks
Who can use it: Round Rock residents (HHW free with driver's license + recent City of Round Rock water bill, or Fern Bluff/Brushy Creek MUD voucher; non-residents $60 per vehicle for HHW)
Hours: Recycling: Monday–Saturday 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Household hazardous waste: Tuesday–Saturday noon–4 p.m. Closed Sundays and City holidays
Rules, fees & limits:
- Free reuse of HHW products with signed waiver.
Source: City of Round Rock – Recycling Center; City of Round Rock – Household Hazardous Waste Disposal (checked 2026-10-30)
📍 Directions (Google Maps)TDS Georgetown Transfer Station
250 W.L. Walden Rd, Georgetown, TX 78626 (Georgetown, Williamson County)What it takes: Vehicle batteries $6; used oil $2.50/gal; oil filters $5
Who can use it: Open to the public (fees apply)
Hours: Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.–3 p.m.; closed Sunday
Rules, fees & limits:
- Unsecured loads $25.
Source: Texas Disposal Systems – Gate Rates & Waste Drop-Off Prices (checked 2026-10-30)
📍 Directions (Google Maps)San Marcos Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off
634 E Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX 78666 (San Marcos, Hays County)What it takes: Car and household batteries (3 car batteries max)
Who can use it: San Marcos and Hays County residents only; household waste only (no businesses)
Hours: Friday noon–3:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.–noon
Rules, fees & limits:
- 300 lb limit per vehicle per day.
Source: City of San Marcos – HHW Drop-Off (checked 2026-10-30)
📍 Directions (Google Maps)Other Austin item guides
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Listed only where both our verified facility record and the official page name this item. Not listed ≠ not accepted — call the site to confirm.
Official sources
- City of Austin – Recycle and Reuse Center
- City of Austin – Schedule a drop off
- Texas Disposal Systems – Gate Rates & Waste Drop-Off Prices
- WM – Hutto Recycling Center and Daily Operations
- City of Round Rock – Recycling Center
- City of Round Rock – Household Hazardous Waste Disposal
- City of San Marcos – HHW Drop-Off
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