2008 Collection Dates -

Beginning, Wednesday, April 9th until Wednesday, April 16th 

If you have a lead acid battery and you want to get it out of your basement or garage, the O.S.S. Solid Waste District, Crown Battery and Vita Plate Battery are providing you with a solution.  Every April the District sponsors a week-long collection at various business locations throughout the District.  Residents receive payment for every automotive, commercial, farm and marine battery recycled during this event.  Payment for smaller lead acid batteries (motorcycle, lawn and garden, etc.) will be less. 

The following locations in Ottawa County are accepting batteries

Danbury Hardware - 5486 E. Harbor Rd., Marblehead, 419-732-2371

Monday - Saturday 8:30 - 5:00, Sunday 8:30 - 1:00

Fanmark Tire & Auto Service - 148 Buckeye Blvd., Port Clinton, 419-734-3111

Monday - Friday 8:00 - 5:00

Gem Beach Marina - 3000 N. Carolina, Catawba Island, 419-797-4451

Monday - Saturday 9:00 - 4:30, Sunday 10:00 - 4:00

Mobile RV & Marina - 5881 N. St. Rt. 590 (at St. Rt. 2), Oak Harbor, 419-898-0483

Monday - Saturday 9:00 - 4:00

The following locations in Sandusky County are accepting batteries

Bobby's Truck & Auto Repair Inc. - 2485 W. State St., Fremont, 419-334-8699

Monday - Friday 7:00 - 3:30

Castrol Quick Lube - 1067 W. McPherson Hwy., Clyde, 419-547-9665

Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5:30, Saturday 8:30 - 3:30

Clyde Parts Company Inc. - 135 E. McPherson Hwy., Clyde, 419-547-9591

Monday - Friday 5:30:00 - 5:00, Saturday 5:30 - 12:00

Crown Battery - 1445 Majestic Dr., Fremont, 419-334-7181

Monday - Friday 8:00 - 5:00, Saturday 8:00 - 11:30

Rod's Car Care - 6515 Co. Rd. 177, Bellevue, 419-483-0291

Monday - Friday 8:00 - 4:30

Ron's Truck, Trailer & Auto Repair - 2673 E. State St., Fremont, 419-334-4040

Monday - Friday 8:00 - 5:00, Saturday 8:00 - 12:00

Wonderly Collision - 3875 U.S. Rt. 6 W., Helena, 419-638-3311

Monday - Friday 7:00 - 5:00, Saturday 7:00 - 10:00

The following locations in Seneca County are accepting batteries

Holman's Garage - 354 W. South St., Fostoria, 419-435-3548

Monday - Friday 8:00 - 6:00

(all revenue received by Holman's Garage will be donated back to Boy Scout Troop #408 of Fostoria)

JD Automotive - 417 S. Kansas St., Green Springs, 419-639-3411

Monday - Friday 8:00 - 5:00

Klay Tire - 230 E. Market St., Tiffin, 419-447-6644

Monday - Friday 8:00 - 5:00, Saturday 8:00 - 12:00

Wilson Tire - 1775 S. Co. Rd. 1, Tiffin, 419-448-9850

Monday - Friday 8:00 - 5:00, Saturday 8:00 - 12:00

The Ottawa-Sandusky-Seneca County Solid Waste District sponsored this program to promote battery recycling and reduce the amount of batteries that are being improperly stored by residents of the district.

"This is the 12th year we are offering this program to District residents.  To date, we have collected 43,844 batteries which demonstrates the continuing need for this collection,” said Tim Wasserman, Director of the Ottawa-Sandusky-Seneca Joint Solid Waste District. 

 According to the Battery Council International (BCI), a nonprofit trade association based in Chicago, batteries are accumulating in people's garages and basements.  This poses a danger if the batteries crack or deteriorate.  It is estimated that twenty percent of Americans are storing two or more old batteries.

Batteries can be recycled and used to make new batteries, cable coverings, light bulbs, electronic equipment, radiation shielding and other useful products.  Some of the sulfuric acid in batteries can be reused in new batteries or in fertilizer.  Most of it is neutralized for safe disposal.  Battery casings are recycled into new casings, wastebaskets and other plastic products.

When you transport your battery to the collection site remember to keep it right side and up and carry it in a wooden box or leak proof container.   If you drop a battery, use baking soda or lime to neutralize any spilled acid.  Use gloves and avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.