Turn In Your Old Seats to AAA's Car Seat Bounty in Newton

In recognition of National Child Passenger Safety Week, AAA Northeast is rounding up old and unwanted car seats at its Massachusetts offices, paying a $5 bounty to AAA members who turn in seats, said an announcement.

The event focuses on the importance of proper use of child safety seats and takes place on Friday, Sept. 18, at 2 p.m. at AAA Newton, 281 Needham St. Speakers include Mayor Setti Warren, Natick Police Chief James Hicks, several representatives and more.

Car seat donors also have the option of passing along the $5 to the Massachusetts SafeKids Coalition.

Donated funds will be used to purchase new car seats for children in need. Thanks to the generosity of Republic Waste, the seats collected will be recycled to ensure they are no longer in circulation and disposed of responsibly.