Batteries - Automotive
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Automotive batteries are lead-acid batteries and are used in vehicles such as cars, boats, snowmobiles, golf carts, motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, and wheelchairs.

Automotive batteries contain about 18 pounds of lead and about 1 gallon of highly corrosive sulfuric acid.  Both are toxic.

It’s illegal to put vehicle batteries in the garbage.  They must be recycled.  By law (Minnesota Statutes § 325E.1151), an auto battery retailer must accept up to five lead acid batteries per consumer and may not charge to receive the batteries.  You must turn in your old lead-acid battery when you buy a new one or you will be charged a surcharge of at least $10.00.  The retailer must refund the surcharge if you bring in the old battery, with your receipt for the purchase of the new battery from that retailer, within 30 days of purchase.

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This resource is intended for households only. The information does not pertain to wastes from businesses or organizations.

 
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