How to Recycle Batteries

City of Columbia Department of Public Works
2910 Colonial Drive; off of Slighs Road
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 9:30 - 3:30
Proof of residency is required.
What they accept:
Alkaline and rechargeable batteries

Lexington County Collection and Recycling Centersall 12 locations
What they accept:
vehicle & small lead acid batters; NiCad batteries

Batteries Plus:
1005-B Bower Pkwy., Columbia, SC 29212 / 744-3007
What they accept:
every type of battery except alkaline and liquid NiCad

Best Buy

  • 7006 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC 29223 / 736-2529
  • 370 Harbison Rd., Columbia, SC 29212 / 749-2188
  • 5135 Sunset Blvd., Lexington, SC 29072 / 957-0590
What they accept: NiCad Batteries, rechargeable batteries

Interstate All Battery Center:
7347 Garners Ferry Rd., Columbia, SC 29209 / 783-1940
What they accept:
any rechargeable batteries

Radioshack:
333 Dutch Square Mall, Columbia, SC 29210 / 772-8157
What they accept:
NiCad batteries, rechargeable batteries

Staples

  • 4464 Devine St., Columbia, SC 29205 / 787-5916
  • 281 Park Terrace Dr., Columbia, SC 29212 / 407-0254
  • 2746 Decker Blvd., Columbia, SC 29223 / 865-0149
What they accept:
rechargeable batteries

Wal-Mart Tire and Lube Express Center:
5556 Sunset Blvd., Lexington, SC 29072 / 808-3845
What they accept:
rechargeable batteries