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Power Systems User's Guide Chapter 10: Battery Disposal
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Chapter 10: Battery Disposal
Industrial batteries contain lead and sulfuric acid, which are both considered ‘hazardous
substances’. If batteries are improperly disposed of, for example, thrown in the trash or
illegally dumped, these substances can eventually leak out and contaminate the
surrounding soil and groundwater supply.
It is a violation of federal law to improperly dispose of lead-acid batteries once they can
no longer be used Once a battery is purchased, full liability and responsibility lies on the
owner to dispose of the battery.
The law says that responsibility is still on the owner if the battery is disposed of
improperly by dumping in a landfill, or shipping to a scrap dealer who does not handle it
properly and in which environmental damage occurs.
It is illegal to dispose of batteries in any way other than ‘thermal recovery’ or recycling of
the hazardous substances in batteries according to the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA).
The Department of Transportation (DOT) has strict guidelines for the shipping of
hazardous materials, which result in large fines if they are not followed.
Check with your local ordinances for proper disposal procedures.
MSDS sheets are available on-line at
http://www.StingerMedical.com.
Batteries are consumable goods. For proper operation replace batteries every 18
months.