THE AAA GREAT BATTERY ROUNDUP - TIME TO RECYCLE & REPLACE

Lead-Acid Battery Collection, Free Battery & Charging System Checks, Mercury Switch Replacement

BUFFALO, NY, APRIL 8, 2008 --AAA wants the public’s help in collecting what is estimated to be more than 5 million used, lead-acid car, truck, boat, and motorcycle batteries that have not made their way back to their natural habitat; the recycling plant. Dead automobile and marine batteries can discharge lead and sulfuric acid in to the environment, creating health and safety hazards for humans and animals. AAA’s Great Battery Roundup will take place:

Friday, April 18, 2008
Rishe's Auto
1111 Paterson Street
Ogdensburg, NY 13369
(315) 393-8454
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Batteries and Mercury Switches

Saturday, April 19, 2008
AAA Amherst Travel and Insurance Center
100 International Drive
WIlliamsville, NY 14221
(800) 836-2582
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Batteries and Mercury Switches

Ricci's Towing Service
773 Linden Avenue
East Rochester, NY 14625
(585) 385-3083
9:00 a.m. - 12:0 p.m.
Batteries Only

Chandler Automotive
6745 State Route 31
Cicero, NY 13039
(315) 699-5743
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Batteries Only

Griff's Auto Service
55 Cedarfield Commons
Rochester, NY 14612
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Batteries and Mercury Switches

AAA Administrative Office
7485 Henry Clay Boulevard
Liverpool, Ny 13088
(800) 836-2582
Batteries and Mercury Switches

The car battery, a renewable source of vehicle power, contains lead that is 97 percent recyclable.

Each battery returned will generate funds toward a charitable donation to the local chapter of the Audubon Society to commemorate Earth Day. AAA recommends that consumers wear gloves and safety glasses when handling batteries, keep them upright and place batteries in a sturdy box or plastic container when transporting them for recycling.

In addition to battery collection, free vehicle battery check-ups and mercury switch replacements (denoted locations only) will be available. Many automotive under-hood and trunk lights contain mercury switches. Mercury is a toxic substance that can harm wildlife and humans. A ball bearing switch is an alternative design that can be installed. For a list of vehicles that contain mercury switches, please visit www.epa.gov.

For more information, call 1-800-836-2582 or visit our Calendar of Events on www.AAA.com.

As Upstate New York’s largest motoring and travel organization, AAA provides its 880,000 members with travel, insurance, financial, and automotive-related services. Since its founding in 1900, AAA has been a leader and advocate for the safety and security of all travelers. AAA clubs can be visited at www.AAA.com.

Contact:
Shaun Seufert (716) 929-3600
Diana R. Dibble (315) 453-5904
Wally Smith (716) 626-3225