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How to get rid of old batteries in Sullivan County

Take them to the Kingsport Transfer Station or the Bristol Transfer Station. The fee isn’t posted, so call ahead. Limit: as space allows.

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

Kingsport Transfer Station

Household garbage, bulky items, appliances, and tires

Hours
Monday to Friday8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., then noon to 3:30 p.m.
Saturday to SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Eastern time.
  • Holiday closures aren’t posted. Call ahead near a holiday.
  • Sullivan County’s Solid Waste page says the Kingsport Transfer Station opens at 7:30. The department’s information sheet says 8:00.

1921 Brookside Lane, Kingsport, TN 37660

Get directionsCall the center: 423-224-1719

Not yet verified. Call ahead to confirm. Source checked Oct. 10, 2026.

Sources: Sullivan County: Solid Waste; Sullivan County: Solid Waste Department information; TDEC: Waste tire program and county collection sites

Rules for batteries

Fee
Not posted. Call ahead.
Limit
As space allows
Residency
Not posted. Call ahead.

Other places that take batteries

Batteries in other counties

Source: Sullivan County: Solid Waste Department information

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