New battery collection bucket behind CH5

GAF

The Golden Age Foundation (GAF) now has placed a larger battery collection bucket behind Building 5 for residents to use. The battery collection program collects small consumer batteries,including hearing aid batteries for recycling. Printer cartridges are not accepted for recycling. The battery collection program is one of several programs the GAF sponsors to enhance the lives of Leisure World residents.

Before the pandemic, there were collection buckets in the LW Weekly office and the in the Hospitality area of Clubhouse 6, where residents could drop batteries off at their convience. During the pandemic, the GAF began collecting batteries at the shredding service events every four months since the buildings were closed to residents. Last year, the GAF Board decided to create a separate collection area apart from the shredding service to avoid the risk of mixing shredding documents and batteries, which can cause damage to the shredding truck.

Residents can now drop off their used small batteries behind the Building 5 any time for GRF employees to recycle.

The GAF is an independent nonprofit, 501(c)3 charitable organization dedicated to serving the residents of Leisure World, Seal Beach. Its purpose is to make the community a better place to live. The GAF was established in 1973 and is not affiliated with the Golden Rain Foundation.

All GAF programs are provided free to Leisure World residents. The GAF is entirely staffed by volunteers, so all contributions go directly to meeting community needs. The generous support of shareholders, residents, clubs, organizations and businesses is the GAF’s main source of income.

Donations are welcome. For more information, go to www.GoldenAgefdn.org.