Auto Club of Southern California's 'Great Battery Roundup'
--Motorists Can Drop off Batteries Daily April 17-24 at Auto Club Collection Locations to Aid 2003 Cedar Fire Burn Area in Mission Trails Regional ParkWhat: "The Great Battery Roundup(R)" is a campaign to collect vehicle, motorcycle and boat batteries for recycling. Who: The Auto Club and motorists working together to remove an environmental and safety hazard from our communities. Featuring: News conference with Auto Club's Certified Master Mechanic Rob Wade at Mission Trails Regional Park Visitors Center. Why: While 95 percent of vehicle battery lead is recycled, more than 5 million stray batteries were not returned to industry recycling plants last year. Dead batteries can discharge lead and sulfuric acid into the environment, creating a health hazard. When: 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 20. Sturdy shoes required. Where: Mission Trails Regional Park Visitors Center. 619-668-3276. A list of 93 drop-off locations, including San Diego and surrounding areas, can be found at www.aaa-calif.com.