Car Battery Recycling

So what dangers do old car batteries present and why should you care?

Old batteries are explosive, like ticking time bombs. They can explode due to overheating, open flames or errant electrical charges. Do you really want these things laying around your garage or property? Children can easily be at risk, if playing with or around old car batteries.

Car batteries contain acid, that can leak out and cause serious burns to individuals and can also cause fires.

Batteries commonly contain lead and mercury, heavy metals which can pollute soil and groundwater through leaking into the environment. These metals are also very toxic to people, particularly children, as well as to pets and wildlife who may come in contact, through handling or incidental exposure.

Moisture can damage the protective layer on old batteries, leading to toxic metal leaks, acid leaks, explosions and fire.

So, do you think it's wise to have those old things laying around?

Did you realize that old batteries can be recycled and are therefore valuable commodities. Just like scrap metal, battery cores can be reused, thus saving time and precious resources for industry.

There are many large companies which routinely purchase junk car batteries for recycling purposes. There is no longer any need for batteries to go to the dump or sit around in the back of your garage or shed. In fact, the same dump that charges you for battery disposal fees most likely turns around and sells these same batteries to battery recyclers.

Depending on local laws, it is now required in many areas that individuals turn over their old car batteries to the retailer when purchasing a new one. This leads to safe disposal and recycling, as well as a savings to the retailer and often times a discount for the consumer.

In other areas where there are less stringent laws regarding battery disposal, it is imperative for individuals to assume more responsibility in their safe disposal and recycling. Fortunately, financial incentives have led to the creation of many small companies providing battery pick-up and drop-off services, who will not only take care of your junk batteries, but pay you for them as well.

Find out about battery recycling services in your community, clean out your garage and make your environment safer. You may even make a little money while your at it!