Sustainability
Power a Cleaner Future
Most alkaline batteries don’t belong in the trash — and tossing them there can cause real environmental harm. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, batteries can contain metals such as mercury, lead, cadmium, nickel and silver, which can pose a threat to human health or the environment when improperly managed at the end of their service life. ¹
The good news? Recycling batteries is simple, safe, and one of the easiest ways to live a little more sustainably in the new year.
Recycling helps recover valuable materials, keeps toxic metals out of landfills, and reduces the need for new resource extraction. It’s a small habit that adds up fast.
How You Can Help
1 - Used Household Batteries. United States Environmental Protection Agency, https://www.epa.gov/recycle/used-household-batteries. Accessed 31 December 2025.
American Assets Trust, Inc. (“AAT”) is a dedicated steward of our community and our environment. Together with our community partners, we have developed and incorporated into our business practices innovative programs to promote environmental sustainability and social responsibility.
Most alkaline batteries don’t belong in the trash — and tossing them there can cause real environmental harm. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, batteries can contain metals such as mercury, lead, cadmium, nickel and silver, which can pose a threat to human health or the environment when improperly managed at the end of their service life. ¹
The good news? Recycling batteries is simple, safe, and one of the easiest ways to live a little more sustainably in the new year.
Recycling helps recover valuable materials, keeps toxic metals out of landfills, and reduces the need for new resource extraction. It’s a small habit that adds up fast.
How You Can Help
- Recycle used batteries properly at designated collection points or during e-cycle events
- Choose rechargeable batteries when possible, to reduce waste
- Store used batteries safely until you’re ready to recycle them
1 - Used Household Batteries. United States Environmental Protection Agency, https://www.epa.gov/recycle/used-household-batteries. Accessed 31 December 2025.
American Assets Trust, Inc. (“AAT”) is a dedicated steward of our community and our environment. Together with our community partners, we have developed and incorporated into our business practices innovative programs to promote environmental sustainability and social responsibility.
