Patty Manzi’s Tri-Valley Real Estate Blog

In an effort to lead the city toward more green alternatives and sustainability, the California City of Pleasanton  will now accept used and unwanted batteries for recycling.   Residents can drop off batteries in collection boxes located at any one of 5 locations located throughout the city.

Each site is equipped with a battery recycling station with three color-coded containers.  Each station has posted instructions and the appropriate supplies to collect the following types of batteries:

• Alkaline batteries
• Carbon zinc (heavy duty) batteries
• Rechargeable batteries
• Disposable lithium batteries

Battery recycling has been mandated in California since February 2006 to stem the chemical leaching of used batteries into the water supply and landfills.  Most AA, AAA, C, D, 9-Volt, and Button batteries contain heavy metals including lead, cadmium, nickel, mercury, and other toxic materials that can cause disorders to the human reproductive system, as well as kidney, liver, and neurological disorders/dysfunction.

City staff will be responsible for the weekly collection of  the containers from the stations, and transferring them to the Alameda County Household Waste site in Livermore, California.

The designated drop off sites in Pleasanton are:

1. City of Pleasanton Operations Service Center, 3333 Busch Road
2. Pleasanton City Hall Lobby, 200 Old Bernal Road
3. Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd
4. Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old Bernal Road
5. Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Station No. 2, 6300 Stoneridge Mall Road

For more information, contact the Support Services Division of the City of Pleasanton at (925) 931-5580.

GO GREEN!