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

WOODLAND PARK

Bad Rock Automotive
2701 Mountain Glen Ct.
719-687-7700, mac@badrockauto.com