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Battery Recycling in Cookeville, TN

Rechargeable batteries go to the Putnam County HHW facility and vehicle batteries to the Putnam County Recycle Center on S. Jefferson Ave.

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

4 ways to get rid of a battery in Cookeville

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · CookevilleNo 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. Putnam County Household Hazardous Waste FacilityDrop-off · 2101-A West Jackson St, CookevillePutnam County residentsConditions applyCost not listed
    Where

    2101-A West Jackson St
    Cookeville, TN 38501

    Hours

    Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-3 p.m.; nothing accepted without staff present

    Cost & rules

    Batteries

    Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

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

    • Rechargeable batteries only; no alkaline or automotive batteries.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Putnam County Transfer Station and Recycle CenterDrop-off · 1846 S. Jefferson Ave, CookevillePutnam County residentsConditions applyCost not listed
    Where

    1846 S. Jefferson Ave
    Cookeville, TN 38506

    Hours

    Monday-Saturday 8 a.m.-3:15 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Batteries

    Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

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

    • Vehicle batteries at the recycling center.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  4. Call2Recycle battery drop-off (Tennessee)Nonprofit service · TennesseeOpen to everyoneConditions applyCost not listed
    How it works

    TDEC points residents to Call2Recycle to find a drop-off site for rechargeable batteries and cell phones. Call2Recycle takes nickel-cadmium, nickel-metal hydride, lithium-ion and small sealed lead batteries. In Tennessee, lithium, Ni-Cd and NiMH batteries must not go in the trash; alkaline batteries may. TDEC does not say whether drop-off is free.

    Cost & rules
    • Rechargeable batteries only: nickel-cadmium, nickel-metal hydride, lithium-ion and small sealed lead. Find a drop-off on the Call2Recycle website and check what the site takes before you go.
    • Lithium, Ni-Cd and NiMH batteries must not go in the trash or recycling bins. Alkaline batteries may go in the regular trash.
    • Before you go: Tape the terminals with non-conductive tape such as electrical, packing or duct tape.

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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

  • Solid Waste and Recycling (opens in new tab) · Putnam County Solid Waste and Recycling
    • Accepted: oil-based paint (5-gallon limit per week) and rechargeable batteries (no alkaline), among other household hazardous products. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Not accepted: latex paint, automotive batteries, antifreeze and used oil. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Putnam County Solid Waste and Recycling only accepts waste generated in Putnam County. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Recycling Center accepts cardboard, vehicle batteries, metal, appliances and aluminum, and e-waste, but not tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • TDEC Materials Management: Household Hazardous Waste Program (HHW) (opens in new tab) · Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
    • Alkaline batteries sold after May 13, 1996 have no added mercury and may go in the regular trash in Tennessee. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • TDEC says lead-acid batteries can be recycled through the local solid waste department or at many auto parts stores such as AutoZone, Advance Auto Parts and Napa. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Several home improvement stores take power tool batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • To be considered for mobile HHW service, a county must provide year-round collection and recycling of rechargeable batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • TDEC says rechargeable batteries and cell phones can be recycled and points residents to the Call2Recycle website to find a collection site. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • TDEC Materials Management: Household Batteries, Oil, Paint, Antifreeze, and Electronics (BOPAE) (opens in new tab) · Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
    • Lead-acid batteries must be recycled and cannot go in the trash; almost all auto parts stores and county convenience centers take them. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Lithium batteries must not go in the trash or in recycling containers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Nickel-cadmium and nickel-metal hydride batteries need to be recycled and cannot go in the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tape the terminals of lithium batteries with non-conductive tape (electrical, packing or duct tape) before storing or recycling them. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Call2Recycle recycles nickel-cadmium, nickel-metal hydride, lithium-ion and small sealed lead batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Call2Recycle identifies locations that accept rechargeable batteries and cell phones for recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.

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