"Every battery we collect is one less hazard left behind, and one more small win for the neighborhood."
EL Dorado Branch is built around student volunteers, local cleanup, and simple collection days that make recycling easier for everyone.
We bring battery recycling to local students and families through collection drives, neighborhood outreach, and hands-on volunteering.
A few moments from the first collection days that helped launch the branch.
We set up our first table and invited neighbors to drop off batteries, starting the branch with a simple idea and strong support.
Neighbors stopped by the shaded table to drop off batteries, ask questions, and help the drive stay organized.
Sorting Under the Canopy
Volunteers worked under the shade, sorted batteries, and answered questions so the drive could keep moving smoothly.
A few more moments from the same collection day, where every bag and bucket helped move the branch forward.
We worked around the lot, talked with participants, and gathered more batteries from people who had been saving them at home.
Battery Drop-Off Roundup
By the end of the day, the collection bins were full and our team had turned small actions into visible progress.