Battery Recycling in San Antonio, TX

Batteries go to the city’s permanent household hazardous waste drop-off at 7030 Culebra Road (bring a CPS Energy bill and photo ID).

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

3 ways to get rid of a battery in San Antonio

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · San AntonioNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $75.00
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Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Center (Culebra)Drop-off · 7030 Culebra Road, San AntonioSan Antonio residentsCost not listed
Where
7030 Culebra Road
San Antonio, TX 78238
Hours
Tuesday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.–noon (except holidays).
Cost & rules
Batteries
AcceptedCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Bring a recent CPS Energy bill showing the Environmental Fee and a picture ID.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Longhorn RecyclingDrop-off · 5785 FM 1346, San AntonioConditions applyCost not listed
Where
5785 FM 1346
San Antonio, TX 78220
Hours
Not listed. Call before you go.
Cost & rules
Batteries
Accepted with conditionsCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Lead-acid (car-type) batteries only are listed.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)

Places that don’t take batteries (2)

Goodwill – Culebra Rd. (San Antonio) · 10647 Culebra Rd, San Antonio
Goodwill – Fredericksburg Rd. (San Antonio) · 3401 Fredericksburg Rd, San Antonio

Before you go

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

More about batteries

Texas rules

Battery retailers must post a sign saying state law requires them to accept used motor-vehicle and other lead-acid batteries for recycling. Source: Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 361: Solid Waste Disposal Act (opens in new tab)
TCEQ says certain battery retailers and mail-in programs accept button-cell batteries for recycling. Source: TCEQ: Household Hazardous Waste, a Guide for Texans (opens in new tab)

More Texas rules (8)

State law bars putting a used lead-acid battery in household trash or otherwise discarding it, except by delivering it to an approved recipient. Source: Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 361: Solid Waste Disposal Act (opens in new tab)
Used lead-acid batteries may go to a battery retailer or wholesaler, a secondary lead smelter, or an authorized collection or recycling facility. Source: Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 361: Solid Waste Disposal Act (opens in new tab)
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. Source: Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 361: Solid Waste Disposal Act (opens in new tab)
TCEQ says household hazardous waste is not regulated as hazardous waste when it comes from a household and can often go in regular trash. Source: TCEQ: Household Hazardous Waste, a Guide for Texans (opens in new tab)
Many Texas communities run HHW drop-off facilities or collection events; TCEQ keeps a list of ongoing programs and scheduled events. Source: TCEQ: Household Hazardous Waste, a Guide for Texans (opens in new tab)
Some HHW drop-off programs require a voucher from your sponsoring local government. Source: TCEQ: Contacts for Local Household Hazardous Waste Programs (opens in new tab)
Some HHW facilities may charge a fee; check with the facility. Source: TCEQ: Contacts for Local Household Hazardous Waste Programs (opens in new tab)
If your area is not on TCEQ's HHW programs list, call your local government or regional council of governments about future events. Source: TCEQ: Contacts for Local Household Hazardous Waste Programs (opens in new tab)

Where this information comes from (14)

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of San Antonio Solid Waste Management Department
- A recent CPS Energy bill showing payment of the Environmental Fee and a picture ID are required. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted materials include batteries, e-waste and paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
Goodwill San Antonio – Donations (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries of San Antonio
- Goodwill San Antonio does not accept batteries, CRT monitors or tube TVs, mattresses or box springs, sleeper sofas, refrigerators, or tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
Longhorn Recycling – What We Accept (opens in new tab) · Longhorn Recycling
- Longhorn Recycling lists lead-acid batteries among accepted non-ferrous materials. 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.

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