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Battery Recycling in Corpus Christi, TX

Household batteries go to the free household hazardous waste collection at the J.C. Elliott Transfer Station, open daily to Corpus Christi residents.

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

2 ways to get rid of a battery in Corpus Christi

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Corpus ChristiNo 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. J.C. Elliott Transfer Station (Collection Center)Drop-off · 7001 Ayers Street, Corpus ChristiCorpus Christi residentsConditions applyFree
    Where

    7001 Ayers Street
    Corpus Christi, TX 78415

    Hours

    Monday–Saturday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Batteries

    Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
    • Household batteries, as household hazardous waste; Corpus Christi residents only.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

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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Texas rules

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Landfill and Collection Centers (opens in new tab) · City of Corpus Christi Solid Waste Services
    • Up to 2 cubic yards of residential waste is free per visit; larger loads, construction waste over 100 pounds and commercial loads have a $30 minimum. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Bring a valid driver's license showing an address within Corpus Christi city limits. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household Hazardous Waste Disposal (opens in new tab) · City of Corpus Christi Solid Waste Services
    • Household hazardous waste disposal is free for Corpus Christi residents at the J.C. Elliott Transfer Station, daily. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Household batteries are accepted with household hazardous waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 361: Solid Waste Disposal Act (opens in new tab) · Texas Legislative Council (Texas Constitution and Statutes)
    • State law bars putting a used lead-acid battery in household trash or otherwise discarding it, except by delivering it to an approved recipient. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Used lead-acid batteries may go to a battery retailer or wholesaler, a secondary lead smelter, or an authorized collection or recycling facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Anyone selling lead-acid batteries at retail in Texas must accept, if offered, at least one and up to three lead-acid batteries from each customer for recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Battery retailers must post a sign saying state law requires them to accept used motor-vehicle and other lead-acid batteries for recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • TCEQ: Household Hazardous Waste, a Guide for Texans (opens in new tab) · Texas Commission on Environmental Quality · effective September 16, 2026
    • TCEQ says certain battery retailers and mail-in programs accept button-cell batteries for recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • TCEQ says household hazardous waste is not regulated as hazardous waste when it comes from a household and can often go in regular trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many Texas communities run HHW drop-off facilities or collection events; TCEQ keeps a list of ongoing programs and scheduled events. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • TCEQ: Contacts for Local Household Hazardous Waste Programs (opens in new tab) · Texas Commission on Environmental Quality · effective August 3, 2026
    • Some HHW drop-off programs require a voucher from your sponsoring local government. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Some HHW facilities may charge a fee; check with the facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • If your area is not on TCEQ's HHW programs list, call your local government or regional council of governments about future events. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Portland
    • Portland residents may take household hazardous waste (paints, chemicals) to the J.C. Elliott Collection Center, which charges a drop-off fee. Checked October 26, 2026.

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