How To Properly Dispose Of Batteries. Recycling batteries minimizes the need to mine virgin resources Carl Smith CEO President of Call2Recycle Inc. It is a bit more difficult to find a place that accepts them though.
Lead-acid batteries are banned from landfill disposal in Mississippi and in most states. The city or county government generally contracts with battery recycling companies to properly handle the process. Recycling old batteries also helps the environment.
It is a bit more difficult to find a place that accepts them though.
Preparing Your Batteries for Recycling. An estimated 02 of household batteries purchased across the country are recovered and re-processed to make new products according to a 2013 report. When carrying small batteries in your pocket do. In most cases the retailer who sold you the battery will do this for you.
