Recycling Batteries: Recycle with Interstate All Battery Centers! The Interstate All Battery Centers in our area will be partnering with us in collecting all types of rechargeable used batteries that need to be recycled. Starting on Earth Day, Friday, April 22nd, students and their families can place their used batteries in specially marked containers on their campuses. The Interstate All Battery Centers will collect, weigh, and recycle all of the batteries from each campus. The recycling drive will run for one month; On Friday, May 27th, the school that recycled the most batteries will be named the Greenest school in Northwest ISD! The types of batteries that can be recycled are: Nickel-based Batteries that are found in most cordless phone ,digital cameras and power tools Lithium based batteries that are found in most consumer electronics such as cell phones and laptop computers Sealed Lead based batteries that are found in your alarm systems, deer feeders, power wheels cars, UPS systems, and battery controlled gate systems Instructions for Recycling: Tape all contacts of your used rechargeable batteries With contacts taped, insert the used rechargeable batteries into a plastic Ziploc bag and seal the bag closed Insert the sealed bag into the appropriately labeled recycling bin. Please join us in being GREEN this Earth Day season and bring your used batteries to the drop off station! We will hold a celebration on the last day of the drive at a select few campuses to create more excitement around our schools becoming GREEN! Recycling Batteries: Recycle with Interstate All Battery Centers! Starting on Earth Day, Friday, April 22nd, several types of used batteries can be placed in specially marked containers to be recycled. The Interstate All Battery Centers in the area will collect, weigh, and recycle all of the batteries from each campus. The recycling drive will run for one month. On Friday, May 27th, the school that recycled the most batteries will be named the Greenest school in the Northwest ISD! Please join us in being GREEN this Earth Day season and bring your used batteries to the drop off station! The types of batteries that can be recycled are: Nickel-based Batteries that are found in most cordless phone ,digital cameras and power tools Lithium based batteries that are found in most consumer electronics such as cell phones and laptop computers Sealed Lead based batteries that are found in your alarm systems, deer feeders, power wheels cars, UPS systems, and battery controlled gate systems Instructions for Recycling: Tape all contacts of your used rechargeable batteries With contacts taped, insert the used rechargeable battery pack into a plastic Ziploc bag and seal the bag closed Insert the sealed bag into the appropriately labeled recycling bin. If we recycle batteries correctly, batteries have the power to be the Earth’s best friend. Did you know that nickel-based (cell phone, camera, and power tool) batteries should never be thrown in the trash?! They are a household hazordous waste and can leak harmful chemicals.If they are recycled properly, materials are reused in new batteries and stainless steel products. Recycle Your Batteries Here INSTRUCTIONS TO RECYCLE 1. TAPE ALL OF THE BATTERIES CONTACTS 2.PLACE THE BATTERY IN A SEALED PLASTIC BAG 3.DROP THE BAG IN THIS CONTAINER FOR SAFE RECYCLING