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CAA News Release ******************** Want to get a jump start on your spring cleaning? CAA North & East Ontario (CAANEO) is once again “charged up” to help individuals dispose of their old automotive and marine batteries in an environmentally frien
Kate Adams
CAA News Release

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Want to get a jump start on your spring cleaning? CAA North & East Ontario (CAANEO) is once again “charged up” to help individuals dispose of their old automotive and marine batteries in an environmentally friendly manner with the annual Great Battery Roundup campaign.

Starting this Saturday (May 26) and continuing until Saturday, June 2, the campaign provides pick-up service and drop-off locations for old batteries in several municipalities throughout North & East Ontario.

"Recognizing the inherent risks derelict automotive and marine batteries have on the environment, CAA North & East Ontario is doing its utmost to not only collect these old and abandoned batteries, but ensure that they are recycled in an environmentally responsible manner," said Tim Georgeoff, President and CEO of CAANEO. "The Club remains steadfast in implementing proactive 'green' programs and initiatives that help preserve and improve our environment."

In addition to safely recycling your derelict automotive and marine batteries, for every used battery that CAANEO collects, the Club will make a donation to an environmentally-friendly organization or event. In previous years, the Great Battery Roundup has assisted Scouts Canada with their tree planting program, “Scoutrees for Canada.”

The Great Battery Roundup is free to all CAA Members, as well as the general public and businesses. In Ottawa and Thunder Bay, simply call 613-820-1400 or 1-800-CAA-HELP to have your old automotive batteries picked up at no charge. Special Great Battery Roundup events will also be taking place at CAANEO”™s Kanata and Thunder Bay Travel Stores on Saturday, May 26, where individuals can drop-off their used batteries, as well as have their car battery tested for free and any automotive questions addressed by a CAA automotive expert. To find the nearest location to drop-off your unwanted automotive battery in Sudbury, Dryden, Timmins, Parry Sound, North Bay, Pembroke, Renfrew, Kemptville, and Cornwall please visit caaneo.ca/gbr.

Automotive batteries, also known as lead/acid batteries, contain 10 kilograms of lead, three litres of sulfuric acid, and a plastic case. More than 98% of these materials can be recycled and used to create new batteries. CAA North & East Ontario will ship all collected batteries to a recycling facility for processing.

CAANEO reminds individuals of the dangers that can stem from handling an automotive battery. Take care to protect yourself by wearing gloves, long sleeves and safety glasses, and ensure batteries remain upright and in a plastic, leak-proof container during transport. Keep sparks and flames, including cigarettes, away from batteries at all times as this could cause them to explode.

CAA North & East Ontario is a non-profit membership organization, providing travel, emergency road services, insurance and advocacy for its Members. Visit caaneo.ca.

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