Battery sizes AA, AAA, C, D and 9-volt from residential sources will be accepted at no cost. No rechargeable batteries, cell phone batteries, tool batteries, etc. will be accepted.

Residents may drop off their single-use non-rechargeable batteries at the MCDH Division of Environmental Health office, 667 Ware Rd, Suite 110, in Woodstock.  A mask must be worn to enter the building.

Batteries will be accepted from Monday, January 3, to Monday, January 31, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

To find a location that accepts rechargeable batteries, such as lithium-ion cell phone, laptop, rechargeable drill or other small appliance rechargeable batteries, vehicle or etc.,  please visit the McHenry County Green Guide.

MCDH is unable to accept other types of recyclable materials or waste during this battery drop-off event.