Kragen Auto Parts to Provide Convenient Collection Point for Rechargeable Batteries

The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation Announces First-Ever Partnership With Retail Automotive Aftermarket Parts Company

ATLANTA - Feb. 21, 2006: Kragen Auto Parts, a subsidiary of CSK Auto, Inc. the largest specialty retailer of automotive parts and accessories in the Western United States, and the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a nonprofit, public service organization dedicated to recycling rechargeable batteries, announced the rollout of RBRC's rechargeable battery recycling program, Call2Recycle(TM), in Kragen Auto Parts stores.

Starting today, RBRC's rechargeable battery drop-off boxes will be in all Kragen Auto Parts stores enabling customers the ability to drop off their used rechargeable batteries commonly found in portable electronics products such as, power tools, cordless phones, laptop computers, PDAs, digital cameras, and cell phones.

"Our program with Kragen Auto Parts marks the first time we've joined forces with an auto parts supply retailer," said Ralph Millard, Executive Vice President, RBRC. "It is wonderful that Kragen has taken the initiative well in advance of California's new recycling legislation, which will go into effect this summer."

Serving both the do-it-yourself ("DIY") and the commercial installer, Kragen Auto Parts stores are committed to helping protect and preserve the environment. In fact, in November 2005, U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer and the California Integrated Waste Management Board recognized CSK Auto, Inc. with a Certificate of Appreciation in Corporate Leadership for its successful oil and oil filter recycling collection efforts.

"It is a good environmental step to take, and we are proud to be a partner in this program," said Terri Buttler, Environmental Affairs Manager for CSK Auto. "We will monitor the Kragen Auto Parts program closely as we consider rollout of the program to additional regions."

Now, even more locations to recycle

With approximately 490 Kragen Auto Parts stores in California, the RBRC/Kragen program adds to the over 30,000 sites throughout the U.S. and Canada that consumers can access to drop off their used rechargeable batteries. Additional national retailers that participate in the RBRC program include Best Buy, The Home Depot, Lowe's, Office Depot, RadioShack, Sears, Target, and many more.

To find a nearby participating Kragen Auto Parts store, click on "Store Locator" at http://www.cskauto.com . For other drop off locations, consumers can simply call toll-free 1-877-2-RECYCLE or log on to http://www.call2recycle.org , type in their zip code, and they are given a list of participating retailers and community collection sites. The program is free of charge to consumers.

About RBRC

The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) is a nonprofit, public service organization dedicated to rechargeable battery and cell phone recycling. There are over 30,000 retail, business, and community collection locations that participate in RBRC's rechargeable battery recycling program. RBRC is funded by more than 300 manufacturers and marketers of portable rechargeable batteries and products. RBRC's public education campaign and recycling program is the result of the rechargeable power industry's commitment to conserve natural resources and prevent cell phones and rechargeable batteries from entering the solid waste stream. Cell phones collected through the Call2Recycle(TM) program will be recycled or refurbished and resold when possible with a portion of the proceeds benefiting select charities. Contributions or gifts to RBRC are not tax deductible.