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Battery Recycling in Carmel, IN

Carmel's HHW site does not take batteries; the Hamilton County HHW Center accepts rechargeable and lead-acid batteries (not alkaline) from county residents.

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

3 ways to get rid of a battery in Carmel

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · CarmelNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $75.00
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    Book online, set out your battery and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.

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  2. Indiana lead-acid battery dealer take-backState program · IndianaOpen to everyoneConditions applyCost not listed
    How it works

    Lead-acid (vehicle) batteries may not go to Indiana landfills. IDEM says dealers must take old batteries when new ones are bought, and many household hazardous waste programs also accept them. IDEM does not say whether a dealer must take a battery without a purchase or may charge.

    Cost & rules
    • Lead-acid (car and truck) batteries only. Dealers must take your old battery when you buy a new one. IDEM does not say whether they take one without a purchase or may charge.
    • Lead-acid batteries may not go to Indiana landfills. Many household hazardous waste programs also take them.

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  3. Hamilton County Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Center & General Recycling AreaDrop-off · outside Carmel · 1717 Pleasant Street, NoblesvilleHamilton County residentsConditions applyCost not listed
    Where

    1717 Pleasant Street
    Noblesville, IN 46060

    Hours

    Tue-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.-1 p.m.; closed Sun, Mon and county government holidays

    Cost & rules

    Batteries

    Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • Hamilton County residents only; bring proof of residency.
    • Rechargeable (lithium, NiCd, NiMH) and lead-acid batteries only; no alkaline batteries.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

Places that don’t take batteries (1)

Before you go

  1. Tape the terminals of lithium and rechargeable batteries before transport.
  2. Keep damaged, swollen or leaking batteries separate and tell the operator.
  3. Ask which battery types are accepted; car batteries often go somewhere different.
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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Drop-Off Center and General Recycling Area (opens in new tab) · Hamilton County, Indiana
    • The facility is only for Hamilton County residents disposing of their own household waste; businesses, contractors and out-of-county residents may not use it. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Proof of residency, such as a driver's license, tax form or current utility bill with ID, is required. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Materials Accepted at the HHW Drop-off Center (opens in new tab) · Hamilton County, Indiana
    • Rechargeable lithium, NiCd and NiMH batteries and lead-acid batteries are accepted; alkaline batteries are not. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Carmel Utilities (City of Carmel)
    • The HHW program is free of charge to City of Carmel residents and Carmel Utilities residential customers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Carmel Utilities lists the Republic Services 96th Street Transfer Station in Indianapolis and the Hamilton County HHW Center in Noblesville as other drop-off sites. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Carmel Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center brochure (opens in new tab) · Carmel Utilities (City of Carmel)
    • Drop-off privileges are for City of Carmel residents only, and photo ID is required. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • List of Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Carmel Utilities (City of Carmel)
    • The Carmel HHW site does not accept appliances, batteries, electronics (TVs, computer monitors), light bulbs, propane tanks or tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • IDEM Managing Waste: Landfills (opens in new tab) · Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
    • Under 329 IAC 10-9-2, municipal solid waste landfills must not accept whole waste tires, lead-acid batteries or mercury switches, among other wastes. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • IDEM: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab) · Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
    • Spent lead-acid batteries may not be discarded in Indiana landfills. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Spent lead-acid (automotive) batteries can be returned to sellers; Indiana dealers must take old batteries when new ones are bought. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Lead-acid batteries are also often included in household hazardous waste collection programs. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • IDEM: contact your local solid waste management district for HHW disposal; districts may offer daily collection or special events. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Marion County has no solid waste management district; residents find HHW drop-off sites on Indy.gov. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Open dumping or open burning of solid waste is illegal in Indiana. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many oil change and automotive service centers accept used motor oil; HHW programs and recycling sites also accept used oil, filters and antifreeze. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • IDEM: Household Hazardous Waste Regulations (opens in new tab) · Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
    • Indiana adopted the Universal Waste Rule (329 IAC 3.1-16), which covers waste batteries, certain pesticides and mercury thermostats, and added waste mercury-containing lamps. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The Battery Network (formerly Call2Recycle) home page (opens in new tab) · The Battery Network (Call2Recycle, Inc.)
    • The Battery Network's list of state battery recycling laws (Connecticut, Illinois, Nebraska, New York, Vermont, Washington, Washington D.C., Wisconsin) does not include Indiana: no Indiana battery stewardship program was found. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • IDEM: Mercury Related Programs at IDEM (opens in new tab) · Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
    • IC 13-20-17 restricts the sale and distribution of batteries containing mercury. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • IDEM Recycle Indiana: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab) · Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
    • A solid waste management district is the county's local authority for recycling, yard waste and household hazardous waste services, and runs recycling and HHW collection events. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Districts conduct recycling and household hazardous waste collection events and outreach. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Under Public Law 10-1990, every Indiana county except Marion was to have its own district or join a multi-county district. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Association of Indiana Solid Waste Management Districts (AISWMD) offers a Find Your District tool and a district map. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • IDEM Recycle Indiana: Where to Recycle (opens in new tab) · Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
    • IDEM says solid waste management districts are the county authority for recycling, yard waste and household hazardous waste services, and to confirm program availability and hours with district staff. Checked October 26, 2026.

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