Saturday, September 12, 2026
On September 12th, Woodsy Owl® invites you to a National Battery Take-Back event in your local community. With events happening across the country, it's a great opportunity to return used batteries, learn about battery safety and proper disposal, and discover simple steps to help keep your home and neighborhood safe from battery fires.
About the Event
Return used batteries
Learn how to safely store and dispose of used batteries
Grab some Skip the Bin! Turn Your Batteries In! swag
Free for the general public and open to all ages
Good To know…
Every year, thousands of fires caused by batteries happen in the home, at offices, and at recycling centers. When thrown away, the batteries in old holiday decorations, tools, phones, and so much more can easily spark, igniting dangerous fires that are incredibly difficult to extinguish.
You have the power to stop them. By bringing your used batteries to Woodsy’s Battery Take-Back Event, you’re not just cleaning your house and office; you’re protecting our firefighters, sanitation workers, and the entire community.
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📍20609 Bishop Rd, Fairhope, AL 36532
🕐 7 AM - 12 PM CTIn partnership with Fairhope CHaRM —Solid Waste Disposal Authority of Baldwin County!
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📍22510 Russian Rd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
🕐 7 AM - 12 PM CTIn partnership with Orange Beach CHaRM — Solid Waste Disposal Authority of Baldwin County!
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📍230 Soda Bay Rd, Lakeport, CA 95453
🕐 10 AM - 2 PM PTIn partnership with Lakeport Transfer Station - C&S Waste Solutions!
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📍4100 Throwita Way, Placerville, CA 95667
🕐 10 AM - 2 PM PTIn partnership with El Dorado Transfer Station!
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📍3161 Taylor Dr, Ukiah, CA 95482
🕐 10 AM - 2 PM PTIn partnership with Ukiah Transfer Station - Solid Waste Systems, Inc.!
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📍423 Canton Rd, Cumming, GA 30040
🕐 10 AM - 2 PM ETIn partnership with Global Sensor Systems!
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📍140 Countryside Plaza, Countryside, IL 60525
🕐 10 AM - 2 PM CTIn partnership with The Battery Network!
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📍5850 Renner Rd, Shawnee, KS
🕐 9 AM - 12 PM CTIn partnership with WM and the City of Shawnee!
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📍68 Hopkinton Rd, Westborough, MA 15181
🕐 10 AM - 2 PM ETIn partnership with E.L. Harvey and Waste Connections!
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📍159 TCI Park Dr, Grove City, PA 16127
🕐 10 AM - 2 PM ETIn partnership with Tri-County Industries!
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📍121 Brickyard Rd, Mars, PA 16046
🕐 10 AM - 2 PM ETIn partnership with Vogel Disposal Services, Inc.!
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📍9809 E 71st St, Tulsa, OK 74133
🕐 10 AM - 2 PM CTIn partnership with American Waste Control!
Batteries Accepted
Single-Use: AA, AAA, 9-Volt, C, D
Button Cells: From watches, hearing aids, and small electronics
Removable Rechargeable: Lithium-Ion (Li-ion) and Nickel-Cadmium (NiCad) from toothbrushes, shaving razors, drones, laptops, cameras, phones, and power tools
Find an event near you!
Batteries Not Accepted
Automotive (car) batteries
Vapes
Industrial or large-format batteries, including uninterruptible power supplies (UPS),
e-bike, and scooter batteriesBatteries still inside devices, please remove batteries before bringing them