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Batteries - Automotive
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Lead-acid batteries used in cars, trucks, boats, motorcycles, tractors and other mechanical equipment contain sulfuric acid and large amounts of lead.
Source: iwaste.epa.gov : Lead-Acid Battery Management Executive Summary (1)
Batteries - Automotive Summary
Automotive batteries include batteries used in automobiles, trucks, equpment, RV's and some other recreational vehicles. They tend to be Laed-Acid based batteries, but some lithium chemistries are beginning to make appearances in certain vehicles. This category does not include EV batteries or Lithium automotive batteries, which should be recycled separately at locations which accept them.
Also known as: car batteries, truck batteries, equipment batteries, lead acid batteries, vehicle batteries, agm batteries
Parent material: Batteries
Additional categories: Automotive
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Do not handle damaged batteries without suitable PPE (rubber gloves, eye protection.
Do not get battery fluid on you skin or clothing.
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Do not handle damaged batteries without suitable PPE (rubber gloves, eye protection.
Do not get battery fluid on you skin or clothing.
Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM
Do not handle damaged batteries without suitable PPE (rubber gloves, eye protection.
Do not get battery fluid on you skin or clothing.
Last updated on May 31, 2026 by Green Star GM

Wear gloves and safety glasses when handling.
Keep battery upright at all times.
Place in a sturdy container to prevent leakage.
Do not handle damaged batteries without suitable PPE.
Do not get battery fluid on skin or clothing.
Do not throw automotive batteries in the trash.
Do not store near heat, sparks, or flammable materials.
Do not place near metal objects to avoid short circuits.
Last updated on June 21, 2026 by Green Star GM

Do not handle damaged batteries without suitable PPE (rubber gloves, eye protection.
Do not get battery fluid on you skin or clothing.
Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

Do not handle damaged batteries without suitable PPE (rubber gloves, eye protection.
Do not get battery fluid on you skin or clothing.
Last updated on June 13, 2026 by Green Star GM

Do not handle damaged batteries without suitable PPE (rubber gloves, eye protection.
Do not get battery fluid on you skin or clothing.
Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

Do not handle damaged batteries without suitable PPE (rubber gloves, eye protection.
Do not get battery fluid on you skin or clothing.
Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

Do not handle damaged batteries without suitable PPE (rubber gloves, eye protection.
Do not get battery fluid on you skin or clothing.
Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

Do not handle damaged batteries without suitable PPE (rubber gloves, eye protection.
Do not get battery fluid on you skin or clothing.
Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

Do not handle damaged batteries without suitable PPE (rubber gloves, eye protection.
Do not get battery fluid on you skin or clothing.
Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

Do not handle damaged batteries without suitable PPE (rubber gloves, eye protection.
Do not get battery fluid on you skin or clothing.
Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

Do not handle damaged batteries without suitable PPE (rubber gloves, eye protection.
Do not get battery fluid on you skin or clothing.
Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

Do not handle damaged batteries without suitable PPE (rubber gloves, eye protection.
Do not get battery fluid on you skin or clothing.
Last updated on June 5, 2026 by Green Star GM
About Batteries - Automotive
What it is
Lead-acid batteries are used in cars, trucks, boats, motorcycles, tractors and a range of other mechanical equipment to provide the power needed to start engines and operate electrical systems. New U.S.-made lead-acid batteries contain over 80 percent recycled material, and the United States recycles 99 percent of them each year, making them the most recycled consumer product in America.(2, 5, 7)
How it’s recycled
Used lead-acid batteries are collected and transported to a recycling facility where the batteries are broken into pieces to separate their components, and lead and heavy metals are separated from the plastic. The recovered lead is melted into lead ingots and reused to make new lead plates and components for future batteries. The plastic is formed into pellets and molded into new battery cases. The old battery acid is processed and converted into sodium sulfate, which is used in detergent, glass and textile manufacturing.(1, 6, 7)
How to prepare it
Common mistakes
If the battery is leaking acid, it must be managed as hazardous waste. People should avoid draining batteries themselves, as drainage of the sulfuric acid electrolyte may pose several threats to human health and to the environment as it contains high lead levels, its acidity is very high and may cause burns and damage if accidentally spilled, and it requires special acid-resistant containers for storage.(1, 7)
Environmental impact
Due to lead's high toxicity, improper disposal can harm human health and the environment. Before the passage of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act in 1976, many lead-acid batteries ended up in junkyards, where their lead and electrolyte content contaminated soil and water, posing significant health risks. Recycling lead acid batteries keeps batteries from ending up on road sides or dumps, where lead could leak out and potentially enter the groundwater and pose a danger to human and environmental health.(1, 2, 3)
Sources & additional reading
- Lead-Acid Battery Management Executive Summary iwaste.epa.gov
- Battery Collection in Action Case Study: The Lead-Acid Battery Collection Network | US EPA epa.gov
- 12/03/2007: U.S. EPA sponsors workshop on spent lead acid batteries and “E-waste” in Tijuana, Mexico epa.gov
- Battery Collection Best Practices Report to Congress epa.gov
- New Study Confirms Lead Batteries Maintain 99% Recycling Rate | Battery Council International batterycouncil.org
- Recycling Process | Autobatteries.com autobatteries.com
- What You Need to Know About Auto Battery Recycling | Advance Auto Parts shop.advanceautoparts.com
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