During AAA’s Great Battery Round-up April 16–20, it’s easy to protect the environment.
Nearly all (97%) of the materials in car batteries can be recycled and reused in new batteries. In fact, the Environmental Protection Agency says car batteries are the most commonly recycled product in the world. Improper disposal, however, means toxic substances in car batteries—mainly lead and sulfuric acid—can leach into landfills or groundwater. In fact, a 2005 Colorado state law made it illegal to dispose of car batteries in the trash.
In celebration of Earth Day, AAA would like to help you recycle car batteries. Here's how:
Pick-up
Denver metro area residents can schedule a battery pick-up at your home or business weekdays by calling 303-753-8800, ext. 8273 or emailing battery@colorado.aaa.com.
Drop-off
Batteries will be accepted at the following locations.
Drop-off Locations
BOULDER
Pellman’s Automotive
2560 49th St.
303-938-4050, service@pellmansauto.com
BUENA VISTA
Alpine Towing
653 Gregg Dr.
719-395-8556, alpinetowing@hotmail.com
CAÑON CITY
Zerby Automotive
718 S. 8th St.
719-275-2523, zerbyauto@yahoo.com
CASTLE ROCK
Westside Towing
1040 Atchison Ct.
303-688-5244, westside1040@aol.com
CENTENNIAL
Pacesetter Roadside Assistance
10101 E. Geddes Ave.
303-753-8800, ext. 8113, battery@colorado.aaa.com
COLORADO SPRINGS
Auto Services
50 Cascade Ct.
719-635-4288 or 719-499-9070
Interstate Batteries
4825 Northpark Dr.
719-577-4548
Pacesetter Roadside Assistance
7371 Cole View Dr.
303-753-8800, ext. 5470, battery@colorado.aaa.com
COMMERCE CITY
Interstate Batteries
6201 E. 49th Ave.
303-287-4054
DURANGO
Basin Towing
25823 U.S. Hwy. 160
970-247-2444, basintowingrepair@yahoo.com
Mountain Auto Care, Inc.
349 E. 8th Ave.
970-247-4040, mtnmech@qwestoffice.net
FRISCO
Mike’s Mountain Motors
699 N. Ten Mile Dr.
970-668-3312
GRAND JUNCTION
Pro Tow Transportation
2757 U.S. Hwy 50
970-242-8300, protow@bresnan.net
GREELEY
Phil’s Pro Auto Service
707 12th St.
970-353-2739, jon@philsproauto.com
GYPSUM
Werks Auto Diesel Repair
695 Lindberg Dr.
970-328-9000, werksauto@aol.com
KIOWA
Integrity Auto Repair
32779 N. Elbert Rd.
303-621-2845, jjerrold@msn.com
LAFAYETTE
Stan’s Tire & Auto Service Center
1950 W. South Boulder Rd.
303-666-8914
LAKE GEORGE
Alpine Towing
38163 U.S. Hwy 24
719-748-3331
MONTE VISTA
Good Speed Automotive
2140 Grand Ave.
719-852-5485
STERLING
TLC Automotive
210 Edwards Ave.
970-522-9683
VAIL
West Vail Shell
2313 N. Frontage Rd.
970-476-3394, uclimbit@aol.com