Residents can take their batteries to the recycling locations and receive $1 for each battery.
The following locations in Sandusky County are accepting batteries:
Crown Battery -- 1445 Majestic Drive, Fremont, 419-334-7181, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to Noon.
Ron's Truck, Trailer and Repair -- 2673 E. State St., Fremont, 419-334-4040, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to Noon.
The following location in Seneca County is accepting batteries:
Klay Tire --230 E. Market, Tiffin, 419-447-6644, Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The following locations in Ottawa County are accepting batteries:
Gem Beach Marina -- 3000 N. Carolina, Catawba Island, 419-797-4451, Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Danbury Hardware -- 5486 E. Harbor Road, Marblehead, 419-732-2371, Monday through Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Mobile RV & Marina -- 5881 N. Ohio 590 (at Ohio 2), Oak Harbor, 419-898-0483, Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
FanMark Tire & Auto Service -- 148 Buckeye Blvd., Port Clinton, 419-734-3111, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Ottawa-Sandusky-Seneca County Solid Waste District sponsors this program to promote battery recycling and reduce the amount of batteries that are being improperly stored by residents of the district.
"For just over 10 years we have been offering this program to District residents. To date, we have collected more than 30,000 batteries which demonstrates the continuing need for this collection," said Tim Wasserman, Director of the Ottawa-Sandusky-Seneca Joint Solid Waste District.
Batteries can be recycled and used to make new batteries, cable coverings, light bulbs, electronic equipment, radiation shielding and other useful products.
When you transport your battery to the collection site remember to keep it right-side-up and carry it in a wooden box or leakproof container.