Woodsy Battery Take-Back Event at Catholic University

🗓️ Tuesday, April 28th 🕐 10 AM - 2 PM ET
📍 Edward J. Pryzbyla University Center
620 Michigan Ave NE, Washington, DC 20064

Join us in Washington, DC, at Catholic University, for a free battery take-back event with Woodsy Owl! Bring the whole family to learn about battery safety, proper disposal, and the simple steps you can take to keep your community safe from battery fires.


About the Event

  • Return used batteries

  • Snap photos with the U.S. Forest Service’s Woodsy Owl

  • 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

  • Community drive-up battery drop-off at the O’Boyle Hall Parking Lot

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.

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

Batteries Not Accepted

  • Automotive (car) batteries

  • Vapes

  • Industrial or large-format batteries, including uninterruptible power supplies (UPS),
    e-bike, and scooter batteries

  • Batteries still inside devices, please remove batteries before bringing them