How to get rid of old batteries in Rowan County

Car and truck batteries and rechargeable batteries go in their own containers at any Rowan County convenience center or the Recycling Processing Center. Disposable household batteries aren’t taken.

One of seven places in Rowan County that take batteries. The rest are listed below.

Rock Grove Convenience Center (South)

Household garbage by weight, and free recycling

Hours
Monday to Saturday	7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday	Closed

Hours are in Eastern time.

205 Rock Grove Church Rd, Rockwell, NC 28138

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Not yet verified. Call ahead to confirm. Source checked Oct. 14, 2026.

Sources: Rowan County: Rock Grove Convenience Center (South); Rowan County: Environmental Management holiday schedule, 2025-2026

Rules for batteries

Fee: Free
Limit: Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency: Not posted. Call ahead.

Other places that take batteries

Dunn’s Mountain Road Convenience Center (Central)1735 Dunn’s Mountain Rd, Salisbury, NC 28146
Providence Church Road Convenience Center (High Rock Lake)1985 Providence Church Rd, Salisbury, NC 28146
Campbell Road Convenience Center (North)665 Campbell Rd, Woodleaf, NC 27054
Goodnight Road Convenience Center (West)3282 Goodnight Rd, Salisbury, NC 28147
Stokes Ferry Road Convenience Center (East)8835 Stokes Ferry Rd, Salisbury, NC 28146
Recycling Processing Center1102 N Long Street Ext, Salisbury, NC 28144

Batteries in other counties

Sources: Rowan County: Recycling (acceptable items); Rowan County: Landfill

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