[SATLUG] Battery Disposal Advice

[Alan L. Lesmerises]

Considering those old batteries are lead-acid, like car batteries, I would think that auto shops that handle old car batteries for recycling should be able to handle the UPS batteries as well.  That's what I did the last time I had some to dispose of ...


Daniel J. Givens wrote:
> On Thu, 26 Apr 2007 09:06:10 -0500, "Jonathan Hull" <masterr at gmail.com> wrote:
>> I would also like to know this. I have a box full of various old batteries
>> from laptops and things and would like to dispose of them properly.
>>
>> Also, what about disposing of old hardware? I know some hardware contains
>> lead and mercury, so I would like to dispose of some old hardware properly
>> as well too.
> 
> Most land fills will accept hazardous materials for special processing. This includes electronics and battery disposal. You will have to pay a small fee, but it's better than throwing the stuff in a dumpster.
> 
> Additionally, you can check out the site below. It may help you locate a business that accepts them.
> 
> http://texas.earth911.org/master.asp?s=lib&a=electronics/bat_index.asp
>