Houghton County

Battery Drop Off Locations

Please call ahead of time

  • AutoZone - 812 W. Memorial Dr, Houghton, MI 49931 - (906) 483-2479

    • Accepts lead acid/vehicle batteries only. 

    • Also accepts used motor oil.

  • Dave’s BP - 112 Front Street, Hancock, MI 49930 - (906) 482-3410

    • Accepts lead acid/vehicle batteries. 

    • Also accepts antifreeze and tires for a fee.

  • Ed’s Used Parts - 20295 Pilgrim Rd, Houghton, MI 49931 - (906) 482-4531

    • Accepts lead acid/vehicle batteries for free. 

    • Also accepts tires for a fee.

  • Fine Line Tire - 634 Hancock St, Hancock, MI 49930 - (906) 482-6268

    • Accepts lead acid/vehicle batteries only in exchange for new batteries. 

    •  Also accepts tires for a fee. 

  • O'Reilly Auto Parts - 1210 Memorial Rd, Houghton, MI 49931 - (906) 523-1740

    • Accepts most batteries, except Lithium-ion. 

    • Also accepts motor oil, transmission fluid and power steering fluid.

  • Remy’s Battery - 1550 Brickyard Lane #3, Houghton, MI 49931 - (906) 482-3800

    • Accepts all batteries. Keep nickel and lithium-ion batteries separate.

  • Swift Hardware - 402 Sheldon Ave, Houghton, MI 49931 - (906) 482-0530

    • Accepts alkaline batteries by the pound, for a fee.

  • Wal-Mart Auto - 995 Razorback Dr, Houghton, MI 49931 - (906) 482-0639

    • Accepts lead acid/vehicle batteries only.

Electronics Recycling Dropoff Locations

Always call ahead to ensure your items are acceptable. Electronics that are commonly recyclable include cell phones, computers, televisions, monitors, printers, external hard drives, e-readers, tablets, DVD players, and many more. Most locations charge a small fee to cover operating costs to make a permanent collection location available to residents.

  • Goodwill: 911 Razorback Dr., Houghton • 906-448-2662 (Goodwill locations may not accept all types of electronics)