The Johnson City Joules would like to let you all know that we are no longer accepting used/dead batteries. According to “Take Care of Texas” and the “EPA”, single use batteries can be thrown in the regular trash.

Thank you to everyone who helped with our community service project and donated batteries.

Take Care of Texas

https://takecareoftexas.org/about-us/blog/what-do-i-do-used-batteries

“Single-use batteries are used in small electronics such as remote controls, flashlights, and other household items. These are designated 9-volt, D, C, AA, and AAA batteries.   Americans purchase over three billion dry-cell batteries per year!

Dry-cell batteries can be thrown in the trash legally in most states, since the Mercury-Containing and Rechargeable Battery Management Act passed in 1996, which phased out the use of mercury in alkaline batteries.

To avoid creating more landfill trash with batteries, replace them with rechargeable alternatives whenever you can.”

EPA

https://www.epa.gov/recycle/used-household-batteries

“In most communities, alkaline and zinc carbon batteries can be safely put in your household trash.”