How to get rid of old batteries in Putnam County

Car batteries go to the recycling center at the transfer station. Rechargeable batteries go to the household hazardous waste facility, which doesn’t take alkaline or car batteries.

One of two places in Putnam County that take batteries. The rest are listed below.

Putnam County Transfer Station and Recycling Center

Commercial waste, recycling, metal, and electronics. Waste from Putnam County only.

Hours
Monday to Saturday	8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Sunday	Closed

Hours are in Central time.
Holiday closures aren’t posted. Call ahead near a holiday.
Unloading ends at 3:15 p.m.

1846 South Jefferson Ave, Cookeville, TN

Get directions Call the center

Not yet verified. Call ahead to confirm. Source checked Oct. 11, 2026.

Source: Putnam County: Solid Waste and Recycling

Rules for batteries

Fee: Not posted. Call ahead.
Limit: Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency: Commercial waste, recycling, metal, and electronics. Waste from Putnam County only. Nothing is accepted unless staff are there. Waste from Putnam County only.

Other places that take batteries

Putnam County Household Hazardous Waste Facility2101-A West Jackson St, Cookeville, TN 38501

Batteries in other counties

Source: Putnam County: Solid Waste and Recycling

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