Car Batteries Recycling Near Me
Used lead-acid car batteries are accepted by most auto parts stores, many scrap yards and household hazardous waste sites. Many pay a small amount or give store credit, and some states require retailers to take your old battery when you buy a new one.
How to prepare car batteries for recycling
- Handle carefully and keep the battery upright to avoid acid leaks. Wear gloves and eye protection.
- Transport it in a leak-proof container such as a plastic tub.
- Don't attempt to open or drain it.
What usually isn't accepted
- Cracked or leaking batteries at some retail counters — call first or go to a hazardous waste site
Will I get paid, or is there a fee?
Auto parts stores often give a credit or a small payment, and scrap yards pay by weight for the lead. Some states charge a deposit on new batteries that you get back when you return the old one.
Common questions about car batteries recycling
Why is there a core charge on car batteries?
It's a refundable deposit that encourages you to return the old battery. You get it back when you hand in your old battery.
Cities with car batteries recycling
- Mesa, AZ1 place
- Colorado Springs, CO1 place
- Virginia Beach, VA1 place
- Norfolk, VA1 place
- Savannah, GA1 place
- Columbia, SC1 place
- Rapid City, SD1 place
- Marietta, GA1 place
- Apache Junction, AZ1 place
- Port Orchard, WA1 place
- Andrews, TX1 place
- Sweetwater, TX1 place
- Isanti, MN1 place
- Milton Freewater, OR1 place
- Anson, TX1 place
- Elkton, KY1 place
- Hudson, ME1 place
- Twisp, WA1 place