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Battery Recycling in Cheltenham, PA

Car batteries are taken free at Cheltenham’s Public Works Facility on Saturdays; rechargeable and lithium batteries go to a Montgomery County HHW collection.

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

5 ways to get rid of a battery in Cheltenham

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · CheltenhamNo 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. Cheltenham Township Public Works Facility (Saturday drop-off)Drop-off · 8101 Old York Rd, CheltenhamConditions applyFree
    Where

    8101 Old York Rd
    Cheltenham, PA 19027

    Hours

    Drop-offs Saturdays 10 a.m.–2 p.m. (not holiday weekends)

    Cost & rules

    Batteries

    Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
    • Saturdays 10 a.m.–2 p.m. only, except holiday weekends; check or card, no cash.
    • Vehicle batteries only.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Montgomery County Household Hazardous Waste collection eventsCounty service · Montgomery CountyMontgomery County residentsConditions applyFree
    How it works

    Free, registration-only drive-through collection events for household chemicals, held at rotating locations in Montgomery County each spring to fall (2026: Harleysville, Ambler, Norristown, Abington, Royersford and Penn Valley). Accepts oil-based paint, stains and thinners, and lead-acid, lithium, Ni-Cad, rechargeable and button batteries. Not accepted: latex paint, alkaline batteries, TVs and electronics, appliances, tires. Open to residents of Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Philadelphia counties; no businesses or contractors.

    Cost & rules
    • Registration required; event days only (spring to fall).
    • Lead-acid, lithium, Ni-Cad, rechargeable and button batteries; no alkaline batteries.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  4. Philadelphia Household Hazardous Waste collection eventsCity service · PhiladelphiaMontgomery County residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    Annual series of Department of Sanitation household hazardous waste collection events, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., no registration, open to residents of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties. 2026 dates: April 11, May 9, June 13, July 9, Sept. 19, Oct. 10 and Nov. 7 (Port Richmond, 3901 N. Delaware Ave.). Accepts paint (oil, latex, water-based), auto/lead-acid, lithium and NiCad batteries, motor oil, pesticides and similar; no electronics or business waste.

    Cost & rules
    • Event days only.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  5. Pennsylvania lead-acid battery retailer take-back (Act 101, Section 1510)State program · PennsylvaniaOpen to everyoneConditions applyCost not listed
    How it works

    Under Act 101 Section 1510, anyone selling lead-acid batteries at retail must accept used lead-acid batteries from customers, at least as many as they buy, in exchange for new batteries purchased. Lead-acid batteries may not go in household trash; they must go to a battery retailer or wholesaler, a permitted smelter, or an authorized collection or recycling facility.

    Cost & rules
    • Vehicle and other lead-acid batteries only. Retailers must take used ones when you buy new batteries, at least as many as you buy. The law does not say whether a retailer must take a battery without a purchase, or whether it may charge.

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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

  • City of Philadelphia: Drop off household hazardous waste (opens in new tab) · City of Philadelphia Department of Sanitation
    • HHW collection events are open to residents of the five-county region (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia); businesses must use a private service. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted materials include auto and lead-acid batteries, lithium and NiCad batteries, fluorescent bulbs, motor oil, and oil, latex and water-based paint, among others. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Auto and lead-acid batteries are accepted at the events. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The 2026 events run 9 a.m.–3 p.m. without registration: April 11 and July 9 (8401 State Rd.), May 9 (4800 Parkside Ave.), June 13 (Domino Lane), Sept. 19 (2121 W. York St.), Oct. 10 (3033 S. 63rd St.) and Nov. 7 (3901 N. Delaware Ave.). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Montgomery County: Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program (opens in new tab) · Montgomery County, PA
    • Montgomery County holds household hazardous waste collection events at different locations from spring to fall; it has no permanent HHW drop-off facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • All events require registration in advance; one ticket per vehicle. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Only residents of Montgomery County and of Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Philadelphia counties may attend; businesses, institutions and industry may not. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Montgomery County: Recycling Information (opens in new tab) · Montgomery County, PA
    • County HHW collection events are free for residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Montgomery County: Accepted Hazardous Household Waste Items (opens in new tab) · Montgomery County, PA
    • Accepted items include lead acid, lithium, Ni-Cad, rechargeable and button batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Alkaline batteries, appliances, refrigerators, electronics, latex paint and tires are not accepted at County HHW events. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Cheltenham Township: Public Works (hours of operation) (opens in new tab) · Cheltenham Township
    • Bulk trash drop-offs are accepted on Saturdays only, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.: for example tires (off the rim), large furniture, appliances, metals, cardboard and commingled recycling; check or credit card only. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Cheltenham Township: Refuse Regulations (opens in new tab) · Cheltenham Township
    • Bulk item and recycling drop-off is accepted only on Saturdays 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at the Public Works Facility, $20 base fee, payable by check, credit or debit card (no cash). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents can drop off vehicle tires and batteries at the Public Works Facility: $1 per tire (off the rim, four per visit); vehicle batteries are free. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act, Act 101 of 1988 (P.L. 556) (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania General Assembly
    • Act 101 Section 1501(a): a municipality (other than a county) with 10,000 or more people must run a source-separation and collection program for recyclables. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Act 101 Section 1501(b): municipalities of more than 5,000 but under 10,000 people with density over 300 per square mile must also run a recycling program. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents of mandated municipalities must separate leaf waste unless they compost it; less dense municipalities that ban leaf burning may be exempt from leaf collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mandated programs must have a scheduled curbside (or similar) collection day for separated materials at least once a month. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Act 101 Section 1510(c): anyone selling lead acid batteries at retail must accept used lead acid batteries from customers at the point of transfer, at least equal in number to those purchased, in exchange for new batteries purchased. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Retailers must post a notice stating that state law requires them to accept used motor vehicle or other lead acid batteries for recycling in exchange for new batteries purchased. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • No person may put a used lead acid battery in mixed municipal solid waste; it must go to an automotive battery retailer or wholesaler, an EPA-permitted secondary lead smelter, or an authorized collection or recycling facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Required retailer notice: "It is illegal to discard a motor vehicle or other lead acid battery." Checked October 26, 2026.
    • A retailer that fails to post the required notice after a warning faces a civil penalty of $25 per day. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PA DEP: Recycling and Disposal (Residents) (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
    • Statewide recycling began in 1988 with Act 101, which requires larger municipalities to recycle. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DEP says more than 11.6 million residents (at least 94 percent) have access to recycling, through about 1,050 curbside programs and 870 drop-off programs. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • For curbside recycling details, DEP tells residents to contact their local hauler or municipality. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • For bulky items, DEP tells residents to contact their refuse hauler, or their county recycling coordinator if they have no hauler. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • If no HHW services are available in your area, DEP says to contact your county recycling coordinator. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PA DEP: Recycling in Pennsylvania (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
    • Act 101 set a $2-per-ton fee on waste disposed at municipal waste landfills and waste-to-energy facilities, funding local recycling grants. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PA DEP: Special Waste Materials Curbside Collection Programs (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
    • Some haulers and municipalities run curbside collection for special wastes restricted from regular trash (electronics, HHW, tires); each has its own requirements and costs. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PA DEP: Household Hazardous Waste brochure 2520-PA-DEP2315 (PDF, rev. 2022) (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
    • DEP: take spent lead acid batteries back to where you bought them; state law requires dealers to accept old batteries when you buy new ones. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PA DEP: Household Battery Recycling (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
    • DEP: alkaline and zinc-carbon batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, 9-volt) are no longer considered hazardous and may go in normal household trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Before recycling or disposal, tape battery terminals with non-conductive tape or bag batteries individually to prevent fires. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Before taking batteries to a recycling outlet, contact it to confirm it accepts your type and ask about fees. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Depending on chemistry and type, batteries may be accepted at Pennsylvania HHW collection events. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DEP names retail collection points that may include Batteries Plus, Home Depot, Lowe's and Staples, plus outlets such as Call2Recycle (DEP does not endorse them). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Most jewelry stores will recycle silver oxide watch batteries when replacing them. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • For damaged batteries, contact the battery or device manufacturer for handling information. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PA DEP: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
    • DEP points residents to Call2Recycle's drop-off locator for single-use and rechargeable batteries and cell phones. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DEP: household hazardous waste is unused household products that may explode, catch fire or harm the environment, e.g. paint, pesticides, pool chemicals, drain cleaners, batteries and motor oil. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • If no collection program is available, HHW may legally go in regular trash if label directions are followed, liquids are evaporated or absorbed, residue is packaged against leaks, and it is set out in small quantities over several collections. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PA DEP: Household Hazardous Waste Collection Programs (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
    • DEP lists ongoing HHW programs and one-time events by county; most municipal programs have residency requirements and some charge nominal fees or require registration. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Contact the program before dropping off HHW to learn what it accepts and when it operates. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PA DEP: Apply to Establish a Municipal Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
    • Under Act 101 as amended by Act 190 of 1996, HHW programs may operate if registered with DEP; most collect annually at drop-off sites, others year-round. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Act 190 allows 50% funding for HHW collection programs run by municipalities and non-profits. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Very small quantity generators (businesses making under 100 kg of hazardous waste a month) can use registered HHW programs like households. Checked October 26, 2026.

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