Last year, Public Health and Waste Connections of Washington launched a new battery disposal program that provides residents with convenient locations to dispose of household batteries for free
VANCOUVER – Clark County Public Health is looking for local retail and community sites to help support proper battery disposal by becoming a drop-off location for household battery recycling.
Improper disposal of batteries can pose significant fire risks and cause harm to sanitation workers and damage to equipment at Clark County transfer stations. Last year, Public Health and Waste Connections of Washington launched a new battery disposal program that provides residents with convenient locations to dispose of household batteries for free.
Several drop-off sites are available across Clark County. Public Health is looking to expand the program to more locations, making battery recycling even more convenient for community members and retail customers.
Participation is free for eligible sites, which include retail stores, campuses, community centers and other locations accessible to residents with on-site staff. After completing a 10-minute training, participating sites receive battery recycling kits that include instructions, signage and pre-paid shipping labels. Full collection boxes are picked up by UPS for recycling.
Participating battery drop-off sites are listed on the Public Health website and the local RecycleRight A-Z directory.
Retail and community sites interested in joining the program can contact the Clark County Solid Waste team at solidwaste@clark.wa.gov.
Information provided by Clark Co. WA Communications.
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