Recycling event collects nearly 700 pounds of used batteries

The Golden Age Foundation (GAF) filled 16 battery recycling boxes weighing 43 pounds each on Nov. 21. The boxes were filled by 11:30 a.m., leaving some residents unable to turn in batteries. The battery recycling process is fairly complex and regulated, requiring GAF to purchase special, approved boxes to collect and ship the batteries to the recycle facility. Each box costs approximately $70 and can hold 43 pounds of batteries. The GAF plans on having more boxes available at its next event on Tuesday, March 19, from 10 a.m.-noon.

Residents can take batteries of all sizes, paints, cleaners, oils and pesticides that contain potentially hazardous ingredients, as well as E-waste such as televisions, tablets, cell phones and computers, to the Orange County Waste and Recycling for free all year long. The nearest facility is located in Huntington Beach at 17121 Nichols Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92647, Gate 6. It is open from 9 a.m.-3p.m., Tuesday-Saturday. Its number is 714-834-4000.

The GAF thanks the volunteers who sorted, wrapped, and packed to make it happen. They are Carl Kennedy, Sophie Jin, Beth Greely, Cheryl Falconer, Rosemarie Da Roza, Fara Mccartney, Dave Four-Knee, Al Basler and Anna Derby.

—Carl Kennedy