This session will include a review of the Fairfax County Battery Take-Back event and results to include initial planning, implementation, expenses, and results. Panelists will discuss event logistics, public outreach and communications, staffing, safety considerations, material handling, and the activities required on the day of the event. The session will also examine the factors that contributed to the event’s success and share practical lessons learned.

Attendees will gain actionable strategies for organizing similar battery take-back events, building public awareness, increasing community participation, and using effective public relations to promote safe lithium battery disposal and strengthen future outreach initiatives.