FBA helps families recycle batteries

FALLBROOK – Children decorated empty tennis ball canisters to hold old used household batteries until they can be properly disposed of at multiple recycling locations in Fallbrook with help from the Fallbrook Beautification Alliance at the recent Arts In The Park event, April 28. Their booth and recycling craft taught both parents and children the importance of responsibly recycling the hazardous material.

Household batteries may be dropped off at three local food markets through the efforts of FBA and the Fallbrook Village Rotary. The local markets are Major Market, Albertson's and Northgate Market. Recycling containers may be found at or near the front door at each location, and additional drop off spots are located in the Fallbrook Library and at EDCO Waste Collection and Recycling Center at 550 W. Aviation Road.

FBA member Brenda Carden created and coordinated the recycling craft as identifying a safe and secure spot to keep old batteries at home is the first step in developing good recycling habits.

Submitted by Fallbrook Beautification Alliance.