California communities offer curbside collection of batteries, cell phones.(MUNICIPAL RECYCLING)

The South Bayside Waste Management Authority (SBWMA), a joint powers authority of 12 member agencies in California's San Mateo County, has announced the launch of a curbside recycling program for household batteries and cell phones.

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Starting Oct. 1, residents in single-family homes of SBWMA member agencies can set out household batteries, both rechargeable and disposable alkaline batteries, in a clear plastic bag on top of their mixed paper recycling bin on collection day. Automotive batteries are not accepted. Cell phones should be wrapped in paper and placed in the bag that contains the batteries.

The SBWMA is looking for original equipment manufacturers and private partners to help support ongoing public education efforts.

More information about SBWMA is available at www. RethinkWaste.org.

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