All community members are invited to drop off their used lithium-ion batteries and/or their devices that contain lithium-ion batteries for free recycling. Rotary club members will be at Tri-Valley Car Care, 1737 First Street, Livermore, from 11 am - 5 pm on Sunday, September 24 to accept your items and have them safely recycled. Keep these toxic batteries out of our landfills!
Bring old rechargeable batteries and any devices that contain lithium-ion batteries. You will be helping to sustain our supply of lithium while helping to provide the batteries that power portable electronics and electric vehicles.
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are used in many products such as electronics, toys, wireless headphones, handheld power tools, small and large appliances, electric vehicles and electrical energy storage systems. If not properly managed at the end of their useful life, they can cause harm to human health or the environment. Lith-ion batteries are classified as hazardous waste. When crushed, lithium batteries create a fire hazard. The metals that make up Li-ion batteries, including cobalt, nickel, and manganese, are toxic and can contaminate water supplies and ecosystems if they leach out of landfills
The process of extracting lithium consumes significant amounts of water and energy, and lithium mining can pollute the air and water with chemicals and heavy metals. In addition, mining lithium can disrupt wildlife habitats and cause soil erosion, leading to long-term ecological damage. The materials that make up Li-ion batteries are "critical materials" that are strategically important to the U.S. and do not have an endless supply. Recycling protects the environment and replenishes our supply of these important materials.
What you can recycle:
- bluetooth speakers
- cell phones
- cordless vacuums
- electric shavers
- electric toothbrushes
- e-readers
- hair clippers
- hearing aids
- laptops & Chromebooks
- mixers/blenders
- power tool batteries
- robot vacuums
- security cameras
- smart watches
- tablets
- TV remote controllers
- video game controllers
- wireless headpones
- wireless keyboards/mice
- and more . . . for more information on what you can recycle, please visit: What Can I Recycle?
Please note: To recycle your device, the item must contain a lithium-ion battery. It must not require a plugged-in cord to operate. We only accept rechargeable items with lithium-ion batteries.
By bringing your items on September 24th, you are helping create a cleaner and more sustainable planet. Thank you!
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