• The goal here is to encourage community members to effectively and properly dispose of their batteries. Many people do not know where to recycle batteries or have the time to, which can have negative effects on the environment.  

• This will allow people to properly recycle batteries in a way that is environmentally friendly. Making sure that batteries are disposed of properly is a key component in ensuring that we are being environmentally friendly. This event will take some work off the hands of community members and hopefully teach them how to deal with recycling in the future.

TIPS FOR WHEN & WHERE

• On a Sunday in September

• Local community center

Suggested Action Plan

1.  Contact the local community centre about hosting the event. Book a date. 

2. Find a local battery recycling facility, so you'll know where all the collected material will be going. 

3. Gather all the resources needed for the event (sorting bins, safety equipment, etc.)

4. Create, print, and distribute flyers advertising the event in your neighbourhood. 

5. Create and print pamphlets with information on how to properly recycle batteries. These are to be handed out to people when they make donations. 

6. Place an order for Timbits with Tim Horton's and pick it up the morning of your event. 

7. Run the event!

POTENTIAL RESOURCES

✓ A community center venue

✓ Flyers to print out (around $10)

✓ Pamphlets to print out (around $10)

✓ Safety materials ($20)

✓ Sorting bins ($10)

✓ Timbits ($50)

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