San Benito County & Recology Host FREE June "Recycle Day" Event Recycle Unwanted Batteries, Electronic Waste and Shred Paper On-Site
June 10, 2022 - San Benito County, CA: Did you know that putting batteries in your trash and recycling containers can, and does cause fires in trucks and facilities that endanger workers and damage expensive equipment? In California, it is illegal to put batteries in the trash or recycling. Instead, they must be taken to a designated location for proper recycling instead.
Batter recycling is so important, not only because improper management can lead to injuries and property and environmental damage, but because these precious materials are finite, expensive to source, and their extraction can cause environmental damage.
In early 2022, County of San Benito Integrated Waste Management (IWM) began working on a grant project funded by the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) to expand access to convenient recycling opportunities for household hazardous waste, including non-rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. IWM was successful in securing this grant.
On Saturday, June 18th, IWM will host a “Recycle Day” at Brigantino Park in Hollister between the hours of 9 AM and 1 PM. Residents are encouraged to bring their non-rechargeable, lithium-ion batteries for safe recycling. And the best part? It’s completely free for residents!
At this event, residents will also be able to recycle their electronic waste and shred paper on-site. These services are sponsored by Recology San Benito. More information about the event can be found at www.cosb.us/hhw.
San Benito County residents can also bring household hazardous waste, including their rechargeable and non-rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, to the monthly Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event at John Smith Road Landfill every third Saturday of the month from 9 AM to 12 PM.
John Smith Road Landfill
2650 John Smith Rd, Hollister, CA 95023
Additional Grant Information
The household hazardous waste grant-funded project also seeks to expand access to lawncare equipment and electric bicycle/scooter battery, and fluorescent lamp recycling. This project features eco-friendly product alternatives including reusable 1 lb. propane cylinders and light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and includes the distribution of coupons to be used toward the purchase of reusable propane cylinders and LEDs. You can now conveniently recycle any unwanted fluorescent lamps at True Value Hardware (during regular business hours) located at 1260 Fourth Street in Hollister, where you can also purchase your new LEDs!
IWM is currently working to recruit additional retailers to offer reusable 1 lb. propane cylinders and lawncare equipment battery collection. To be added to a distribution list to receive more information or become a participating retailer, please email [email protected]
About San Benito County Integrated Waste Management
The San Benito Integrated Waste Management (SBCIWM) Regional Agency administers recycling and waste reduction programs to meet CalRecycle waste mandates, protect public health and increase sustainability for its Regional Agency Members that include the Cities of Hollister and San Juan Bautista and unincorporated San Benito County. SBCIWM proudly coordinates comprehensive and cost-effective programs for green business, household hazardous waste, small quantity generators of hazardous waste, safe disposal for medication and sharps, motor oil recycling, and more.
About Recology San Benito County
Recology San Benito County has a 10-year agreement with the SBCIWMRA to service residents and businesses with garbage, recycling and organics services. This agreement, managed by SBCIWMRA, began in 2018 and included new and enhanced programs to increase diversion of waste from the landfill. Recology first began serving the San Benito County area in 2008. Recology has over 45 operating companies in California, Oregon and Washington and is one of the 10 largest 100% employee-owned companies. The Recology mission and vision to see a world without waste, represents a fundamental shift from traditional waste management to resource recovery and seeks to eliminate waste by developing and discovering sustainable resource recovery practices that can be implemented globally.
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Address/Location
San Benito County
471 4th St
Hollister, CA 95023
Contact
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