Car battery - Recycle and Disposal

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Car battery - Recycle and Disposal

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You know where to buy a car battery but do you
know where and how to recycle and dispose an old
battery? The best way to dispose your car
battery is to give it for recycling. Most car
workshops, scrap metal dealers and service
stations accept used car batteries for recycling.
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Why is it important to recycle car batteries?
1.Each car battery contains around 2 to 3
litres of sulfuric acid, a good amount of lead
and lead compounds and plastic. All these
products are toxic and are considered to be
hazardous waste. 2.90 of the car batteries
whether a maintenance free battery or regular
one, can be reconditioned or recycled into new
products made from lead, sulphuric acid and
polypropylene. 3.The range of products in
which recycled car batteries can be used include
plant pots, laundry detergents and new
batteries. 4.Recycling these batteries
consumes less energy and resources than refining
primary ore. It also helps to remove lead from
the environment.
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Where should you go to recycle your car
battery? 1.Check if your car battery has
recycling or disposal information printed on it.
Many batteries have the information about who to
call for recycling or where to take them.
2.The majority of retail outlets that sell
lead-acid car batteries also take used batteries
for recycling. Exchange your old car battery at
any such retailers shop. 3.Metal recycling
centers may actually pay you for your old car
battery. Contact any such recycling center for
more information on their services. 4.Auto
repair stores and garages also accept old
batteries for recycling.
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Safety tips for moving car batteries Car
batteries need to be handled with care. Some
useful tips are 1.Disconnect the battery before
inspecting it. 2.Always disconnect the negative
cable first. 3.Wear protective clothing
whenever inspecting a battery as battery acid can
burn your clothing and skin. 4.Before moving a
battery, carry out a thorough inspection of its
condition on all sides for any kind of marks,
dents or leaks. 5.If your battery has any
severe dents or leaks, contact a professional
mechanic or breakdown service for assistance.
6.Cover the terminals of the battery during
transportation so they cannot be shorted out.
7.Keep the battery upright at all times.
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• Car batteries should always be handled with care
  whether new or old. Their damage and disposal
  needs to be taken care of properly, or else they
  can be harmful for us, our vehicle and our
  environment.