Article: West County lists sites for batteries: Residents reminded not to put hazardous materials in the trash.

Byline: Chris Treadway

May 14--There are a number of new locations in West County where the public can dispose of dead household (nonautomotive) batteries.

Under state law, batteries are classified as hazardous waste. The drop-off locations are intended to provide a safe, convenient and legal alternative to disposing of batteries in the trash.

Disposal sites in West County include the photo department of Longs Drugs, Walgreens and Rite Aid stores as well as any area Radio Shack or Staples.

Local retailers accepting batteries for recycling include Oliver's Ace Hardware, 4071 San Pablo Dam Road in El Sobrante; Ace Atalic Hardware, 4920 ...

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