Placer Recycles

This is what happens when you throw batteries away in your trash can.

Earlier this week we had a close call at the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF). One of our community's residential collection garbage trucks arrived with a fire, caused by this lithium ion battery. Luckily our team acted quickly and we were able to extinguish the fire, but things very quickly could have escalated.

While they may appear harmless, when you throw batteries away in your trash can at home, they can become extremely dangerous, causing serious fires and endangering garbage trucks, our recycling equipment, and our staff.

Instead, batteries can be dropped off every day for FREE at the WPWMA's facility (3195 Athens Ave., Lincoln) OR you can schedule a free pick-up from your garbage hauler. Learn more - https://wpwma.ca.gov/placer-recycles/batteries-keep-them-out/

Don't forget! Medications, whether unused, partially used, or expired, can be dropped off at Sun City or Maidu Community Center any time between 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. this Saturday.

✔️ What CAN be accepted
- Prescription medications
- Over-the-counter non-prescription medications
- Veterinary medications
- Va**ng devices (without batteries)

❌ What CAN'T be accepted
- Needles or lancets
- Medical waste
- Illegal substances, including ma*****na

Can't make it? Discover how to dispose of your unused/expired medications and sharps throughout the year at 🌐placer.ca.gov/rx

Maidu: 1550 Maidu Drive, Roseville
Sun City: 7050 Del Webb Boulevard, Roseville (across from the tennis courts)