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Battery Recycling in Fort Wayne, IN

Allen County residents can recycle taped household batteries free at ACDEM partner stores (up to 5 pounds a month) or bring car batteries to Tox Tuesday for $2 each. City bulk collection does not take batteries.

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

4 ways to get rid of a battery in Fort Wayne

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Fort WayneNo 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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  2. ACDEM household battery recycling (partner stores)County service · Allen CountyAllen County residentsConditions applyFree
    How it works

    Free household battery recycling for Allen County residents at ACDEM partner stores (for example Batteries Plus, 105 W Washington Center Road, and Connolly's Do-It-Best Hardware locations) and at Tox Tuesday. Tape both ends of each battery; up to 5 pounds per resident per month.

    Cost & rules
    • Alkaline, lithium, lithium-ion and rechargeable household batteries; call 260-449-4433 about other types.
    • Before you go: Tape both ends of each battery with clear tape.

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  3. ACDEM Tox Tuesday household hazardous waste drop-offCounty service · Allen CountyAllen County residents$2
    How it works

    Weekly household hazardous waste drop-off for Allen County residents every Tuesday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at the ACDEM Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 2260 Carroll Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46818 (the U.S. Census places this address in Huntertown town, Perry Township). Small fees by weight or item; cash or check only; no electronics.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Lead-acid battery (auto, ATV, garden)$2
    Lithium batteries$2 per lb
    • Allen County residents only; Tuesdays 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; cash or check only; no garbage bags (use boxes or totes).

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  4. Indiana lead-acid battery dealer take-backState program · IndianaOpen to everyoneConditions applyCost not listed
    How it works

    Lead-acid (vehicle) batteries may not go to Indiana landfills. IDEM says dealers must take old batteries when new ones are bought, and many household hazardous waste programs also accept them. IDEM does not say whether a dealer must take a battery without a purchase or may charge.

    Cost & rules
    • Lead-acid (car and truck) batteries only. Dealers must take your old battery when you buy a new one. IDEM does not say whether they take one without a purchase or may charge.
    • Lead-acid batteries may not go to Indiana landfills. Many household hazardous waste programs also take them.

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Before you go

  1. Tape the terminals of lithium and rechargeable batteries before transport.
  2. Keep damaged, swollen or leaking batteries separate and tell the operator.
  3. Ask which battery types are accepted; car batteries often go somewhere different.
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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Bulk Items (opens in new tab) · City of Fort Wayne
    • Bulk trash is collected only when scheduled at least 2 business days before the garbage collection day, through the 311 website (Solid Waste > Bulk Trash Pickup), by calling 311 or with the 311 app. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tires, batteries, concrete and freon appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, water coolers and dehumidifiers are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household Hazardous Waste Disposal (opens in new tab) · Allen County Department of Environmental Management
    • Tox Tuesday is for Allen County residents only, every Tuesday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Cash or check only; electronics are not accepted; items in garbage bags are refused. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • 2026 ACDEM Waste Watcher (opens in new tab) · Allen County Department of Environmental Management
    • Lead-acid batteries (auto, ATV, garden) cost $2 per battery and lithium batteries $2 per pound at Tox Tuesday. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household Battery Recycling (opens in new tab) · Allen County Department of Environmental Management
    • ACDEM offers household battery recycling to Allen County residents free of charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tape both ends of each battery; limit 5 pounds per resident per month; alkaline, lithium, lithium-ion and rechargeable batteries are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Resource Directory: Household Battery Recycling (opens in new tab) · Allen County Department of Environmental Management
    • Participating drop-off locations include Batteries Plus, 105 W Washington Center Road, and Connolly's Do-It-Best Hardware on E Dupont Road and Illinois Road. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Donate Goods (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana
    • Goodwill cannot accept batteries, paint, refrigerators and freezers, mattresses and box springs, tires, or washers and dryers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Shop Online or in Our Stores (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana
    • Goodwill Brooklyn Avenue store: 3127 Brooklyn Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46809. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Goodwill Covington Plaza store: 6256 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46804. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Goodwill Dupont Village store: 525 E. Dupont Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Goodwill Georgetown Square store: 6404 E. State Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46815. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Goodwill Glenbrook Commons store: 4122 Lima Road B6, Fort Wayne, IN 46805. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • IDEM Managing Waste: Landfills (opens in new tab) · Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
    • Under 329 IAC 10-9-2, municipal solid waste landfills must not accept whole waste tires, lead-acid batteries or mercury switches, among other wastes. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • IDEM: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab) · Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
    • Spent lead-acid batteries may not be discarded in Indiana landfills. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Spent lead-acid (automotive) batteries can be returned to sellers; Indiana dealers must take old batteries when new ones are bought. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Lead-acid batteries are also often included in household hazardous waste collection programs. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • IDEM: contact your local solid waste management district for HHW disposal; districts may offer daily collection or special events. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Marion County has no solid waste management district; residents find HHW drop-off sites on Indy.gov. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Open dumping or open burning of solid waste is illegal in Indiana. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many oil change and automotive service centers accept used motor oil; HHW programs and recycling sites also accept used oil, filters and antifreeze. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • IDEM: Household Hazardous Waste Regulations (opens in new tab) · Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
    • Indiana adopted the Universal Waste Rule (329 IAC 3.1-16), which covers waste batteries, certain pesticides and mercury thermostats, and added waste mercury-containing lamps. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The Battery Network (formerly Call2Recycle) home page (opens in new tab) · The Battery Network (Call2Recycle, Inc.)
    • The Battery Network's list of state battery recycling laws (Connecticut, Illinois, Nebraska, New York, Vermont, Washington, Washington D.C., Wisconsin) does not include Indiana: no Indiana battery stewardship program was found. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • IDEM: Mercury Related Programs at IDEM (opens in new tab) · Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
    • IC 13-20-17 restricts the sale and distribution of batteries containing mercury. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • IDEM Recycle Indiana: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab) · Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
    • A solid waste management district is the county's local authority for recycling, yard waste and household hazardous waste services, and runs recycling and HHW collection events. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Districts conduct recycling and household hazardous waste collection events and outreach. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Under Public Law 10-1990, every Indiana county except Marion was to have its own district or join a multi-county district. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Association of Indiana Solid Waste Management Districts (AISWMD) offers a Find Your District tool and a district map. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • IDEM Recycle Indiana: Where to Recycle (opens in new tab) · Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
    • IDEM says solid waste management districts are the county authority for recycling, yard waste and household hazardous waste services, and to confirm program availability and hours with district staff. Checked October 26, 2026.

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