I learned that throwing used batteries into the trash can be bad for the earth, and is illegal in CA.
Batteries are considered hazardous because of the metals and/or other toxic or corrosive materials they contain. Batteries are potentially a valuable source of recyclable metal.
Batteries are considered hazardous waste in California when they are discarded. This includes AAA, AA, C, D, button cell, 9-volt, and all other batteries, both rechargeable and single-use. All batteries must be recycled or taken to a household hazardous waste disposal facility, a universal waste handler (e.g., storage facility or broker), or an authorized recycling facility.
To help in my little way, if you live in the Meadowbrook Village community, my dad and I can come pick up any battery waste you have and we will make a weekly run to the recycling center.
You can schedule a pickup by filling out a simple form:
Info Form ← Click this!
We hope that having something like this handy will encourage community members to recycle instead of tossing the dead battery from the remote into the trash!
Note: We can only pickup every Saturday because of our schedules :(
Privacy: We will never use any of your personal info in any other way except to come and pick up batteries.
Disclaimer: I am a kid. Please only give me regular batteries and not car batteries.