An Environment Friendly Reminder
Are you looking to get through another year or two, or maybe just get through the winter with your old car? It will probably hold but there’s the car battery issue. It will, of course be impractical to buy a new car battery if you’re already thinking of discarding the old car soon. Instead of paying a hundred bucks or more for a new one, why not buy used car batteries instead? There are numerous automotive shops that you can go to for this purpose and they’d be very helpful in assisting you and providing a car battery that can get you by until you are ready for a new one. You can even search online for such shops without any difficulty at all.
So let’s say you’re not in need of a new car, just a new battery and you’ve already decided that you are indeed going to buy a new one. The old battery has served its purpose; the question now is what will you do with that used battery? I bet you guessed right. Recycling is always a good idea. And in many places, it is the law.
In the U.S., about 97% of lead from used car batteries is reclaimed for recycling. Many cities offer battery recycling services for lead-acid batteries. In several U/S. states and Canadian provinces, purchasers of new lead-acid batteries are charged a small deposit fee and refunded when the replaced battery is returned. This encourages recycling of old batteries instead of abandoning or disposal with household wastes. Businesses which sell new car batteries may also collect used batteries (and may even be required by law to do so) for recycling. Some businesses will accept old batteries on a “walk-in” basis (not in exchange for a new battery). Most battery shops and recycling centers will pay for used batteries. This can be a lucrative business, especially enticing to risk-takers because of the wild fluctuations in the value of scrap lead that can occur literally overnight. When lead prices go up, used batteries can become targets for thieves.
When thinking of recycling, be sure you take extra precaution to protect yourself and others from the harmful contents of used batteries. Always put on protective gloves and glasses before handling used battery. Place the battery in an upright container which will not tip over in your car. Be careful when handling the used car battery as it contains sulfuric acid, which is cangerous to human body. If you’re concerned about leaking fluids, talk to an auto professional before moving the battery.