You may have some old phones, laptops and other rechargeable devices containing lithium-ion batteries that you’re wondering what to do with. Consumer devices contribute to the world’s fastest-growing waste stream. Americans spend trillions on electronics and discard hundreds of millions of devices every year. Very few devices are recycled responsibly, so households who do recycle make a significant, positive impact.

The Pilot Knob Rotary Club in Denton is hosting a lithium-ion battery recycling drive on April 22, Earth Day, from 10am till 4:30pm at various locations throughout the county. And, if you’re up for even more fun, we’re also working with the Denton Noon Rotary Club to have a central drop-off at the Denton County Fairgrounds during their craft beer festival from 1-8 pm to partially benefit Shiloh Field the largest community garden in the US, that supplies fresh fruits and vegetables to the hungry.

The Fairgrounds is the drop-off site for larger lithium-ion battery devices whereas the other collection points are for individual batteries and smaller devices. The Fairgrounds are right behind Kroger at Carroll Blvd and University (2217 N Carroll Blvd, Denton, TX 76201.) We’re working with Redwood Materials a lithium-ion battery recycler in Nevada.

Rotary Clubs are working all over the US to educate and facilitate lithium-ion battery recycling. Please note that we’re only after lithium-ion batteries and rechargeable devices. Redwood Materials will recycle them free of charge! Please don’t bring your alkaline batteries.

 

 

Need more information?
Contact Mike Weaver 940-391-9614 mikboy327@gmail.co