Waukee Joins Battery Recycling Initiative

The city of Waukee has partnered with the Metro Waste Authority and Call2Recycle to make recycling batteries and cell phones more convenient.

The program offers recycling of household batteries and cell phones at no cost to residents.

"Waukee is joining thousands of communities across the country in protecting the environment by providing residents with an environmentally responsible way to safely dispose of used batteries," said Carl Smith, president and CEO of RBRC, which operates Call2Recycle. "Participating in a battery recycling program is one important way communities can make themselves healthier, safer and more sustainable."

Residents can drop off batteries at , the ,and the City Public Works Building.