Thursday, April 8, 2010

Dispose Of A Car Battery

Car batteries contain lead, acid, and plastic, and are dangerous to both you and the environment if disposed of incorrectly. When replacing your car's battery, the store where you buy a new one will generally charge you a disposal fee. Below are some suggestions for disposing of a car battery.


Instructions


1. Recycle a car battery at AAA. This does not mean toss it in the cute little green bin next to the trash can. AAA has a program called the Great Battery Roundup which is held annually to celebrate Earth Day. Contact your local AAA office for details.


2. Dispose of a car battery at the auto repair store. This is the same thing as a service station where you fill up your gas or get an oil change.








3. Exchange the old battery when you buy the new one. Many states now have lead-acid battery recycling laws that require you to switch the batteries. Go to Exide's website for a list of all the states that have the lead-acid laws. There will be a chart that tells you where and when to exchange the battery.








4. Take the battery to a Special Waste Drop-Off Sites in your area. Call your local Department of Sanitation and ask where the closest disposal site is to you. If you do not have a sanitation department, contact the company that disposes of your household waste. Many companies will either have a special date that they pick up such items or offer a special location.

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