Battery Recycling in South Padre Island, TX

Rechargeable batteries can be dropped at South Padre Island's Saturday recycling site, 4501 Padre Boulevard (8-11 a.m.).

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

2 ways to get rid of a battery in South Padre Island

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · South Padre IslandNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $75.00
How it works
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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South Padre Island Saturday recycling drop-offCity service · South Padre IslandConditions applyCost not listed
How it works
City recycling drop-off at 4501 Padre Boulevard every Saturday, 8-11 a.m. Takes paper, aluminum, #1/#2 plastics, ink cartridges, rechargeable batteries and flattened cardboard. Run by the Environmental Health Services Department, (956) 761-8123.
Cost & rules
- Rechargeable batteries only.
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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)

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Where this information comes from

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.
Recycling Hours & Location (opens in new tab) · City of South Padre Island
- The drop-off site is at 4501 Padre Boulevard, every Saturday 8-11 a.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Items include ink cartridges, rechargeable batteries, phone books and flattened cardboard. Checked October 26, 2026.

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