One More Battery Drop Off
A few weeks ago I talked about convenient battery recycling drop off places: Oakland Libraries and Recreation Centers. Reader Dean reminded me that you can also recycle batteries right at your own garbage cans. You can leave your batteries in a clear separate bag on top of your gray recycle bin and they’ll be picked up on trash day. photo and coin lithium in a separate bag. Thanks Dean!
Oakland Public Works link
Empty Hangers: Follow-up
I have heard from so many readers that they have taken action and removed all the empty hangers in their closet…and it worked! There is tons more room and the clothes are hanging straighter. Awesome….
THIS WEEK’S TIP
Three quick and easy ways to responsibly get rid of your dead batteries.
It seems like we use up batteries so quickly. Clocks, toys, cameras…so many things use batteries. Do you know what to do with those dead batteries?
Rechargeable batteries used in power tools, cell phones and other consumer devices may contain potentially hazardous metals such as cadmium, nickel and lead. Button cell batteries used in watches, hearing aids and small consumer electronic devices may contain mercury and silver. And zinc and manganese are metals common in alkaline batteries such as AAA, AA, C, D, and 9 volts. All of these batteries can be recycled to preserve valuable natural resources.
Locally, there are two very convenient places to drop off used batteries. I suggest that you collect your batteries in one place in your home. Use a small box or bag. Put them in your car when you are ready to get rid of them.
Drop off Places:
All Oakland Recreation Centers have battery drop cans in their offices.
All Oakland Public Libraries have drop cans in their lobbies.
Additionally, Waste Management offers kits for purchase. You collect your batteries, place them in the kit box which can be ordered on-line from Waste Management and mail them back. You will receive confirmation of your shipment as well as a replacement box. Go to
https://www.thinkgreenfromhome.com/ThinkGreenFromHome.cfm
for more information about this program as well as others for fluorescent and CFL lights, Electronics and computer recycling.
Don’t let dead batteries add to your clutter.
