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Cypress Today
By the People, for the People
Residents Can Recycle Batteries and E-Waste on March 14
Golden Age Foundation and Teens Against E-Waste host free recycling event in Cypress, California.
Mar. 12, 2026 at 7:13am
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The Golden Age Foundation and Teens Against E-Waste, a student-run nonprofit, are hosting a free battery and e-waste recycling event on Saturday, March 14 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Amphitheater Parking Lot in Cypress, California. Residents can drop off old alkaline, lithium, and hearing aid batteries as well as a variety of household electronics like computers, TVs, and microwaves.
Why it matters
Proper disposal of batteries and e-waste is important for environmental protection and public safety, as improper recycling can lead to toxic chemicals leaching into the soil and groundwater. This event provides a convenient way for residents to responsibly get rid of these items.
The details
The recycling event will accept alkaline, lithium, and hearing aid batteries, which should be dropped off in separate plastic bags. Accepted e-waste items include computer monitors, TVs, laptops, DVD players, printers, radios, and other small household electronics. Mercury-containing equipment, light bulbs, and large appliances like refrigerators will not be accepted. Six student and four parent volunteers from Teens Against E-Waste will assist at the event, wearing yellow vests, while Golden Age Foundation volunteers will wear red vests.
- The recycling event will take place on Saturday, March 14, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The players
Golden Age Foundation
A local organization that is hosting the free battery and e-waste recycling event.
Teens Against E-Waste
A student-run, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that aims to raise awareness about proper e-waste disposal and engage teenage leaders. They are co-hosting the event and providing volunteers.
Joshua Lou
The founder of Teens Against E-Waste, who started the nonprofit as a high school freshman in spring 2021 in Cypress, California.
The takeaway
This recycling event provides a convenient way for Cypress residents to properly dispose of old batteries and electronics, helping to protect the environment and public safety. The partnership between the Golden Age Foundation and the student-led Teens Against E-Waste demonstrates how community organizations can work together to promote sustainability.
