East Penn Collects 828 Used Batteries at On-Site Recycling Event
Key Highlights
- Collected 828 used lead batteries in just four hours, surpassing expectations.
- Hosted as a drive-thru event, offering double reimbursements for various types of batteries.
- Engaged 307 vehicles and provided family-friendly giveaways and prize opportunities.
- All batteries will be recycled locally, supporting East Penn’s closed-loop system.
East Penn had successful results at its first public Power2Recycle drive-thru battery return event. This event was held on April 25 in Lyon Station, Pennsylvania.
In just four hours, the event welcomed 307 vehicles and collected 828 used lead batteries, all of which will be recycled and reprocessed locally as part of East Penn's closed-loop system.
The event offered double the standard reimbursement for qualifying batteries, including automotive, truck, marine, lawn and garden, and golf cart batteries. Participants also received family-friendly Power2Recycle giveaways and had opportunities to win prizes—all from the convenience of their vehicles.
“It was a great experience to be a part of an entirely new event that encouraged battery recycling in a way that also provided a service to the community,” said Joel Brady, Vice President of Marketing and Communications. “The number of batteries collected far exceeded our expectations. That’s a testament to the participants, our employees, and the recyclability of the product. I can't help but imagine our company founder looking down and smiling at the event, as he was such a big proponent of serving our community and being proactive in protecting the environment.”
For more information, visit www.Power2Recycle.com. To view video coverage of the event, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpaIQP1HFMA.