WM Battery Take-Back Event

🗓️ Tuesday, April 21st 🕐 10 AM - 2 PM CT
📍 WM Headquarters
Houston, TX

This event is open to WM employees and employees of surrounding buildings in the Houston Skyline District of Houston, TX. Bring used batteries for disposal and learn about battery safety, proper disposal, and the simple steps you can take to keep your community safe from battery fires.


About the Event

  • This event is not open to the general public

  • Return used batteries for free

  • 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

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 Owl’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