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General Information
Spent lead acid batteries are hazardous wastes if they are not recycled or returned to a battery manufacturer for regeneration.
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Management Practices
Do's
- Avoid long-term storage of batteries by sending them to a reclaimer at least every six months.
- Store batteries upright in a secure, covered place and check them often for leaks.
Don'ts
- Don't store batteries outside.
- Don't put batteries in the garbage.
- Don't drain batteries into a drain or on the ground.
Related Wastes
Resources
The Department of Ecology's "Shop Guide for Dangerous Waste Management"
