A-Z How To Get Rid Of It Guide

Vehicle Batteries (Lead-Acid/Wet Cell)

(Lead-Acid Batteries, Car Batteries, Boat Batteries, Automotive Batteries)

Accepted At These Hennepin County Facilities. Proof of residency required (MN drivers license or current utility bill).

No Fee

Lead acid automotive batteries contain 18 pounds of toxic metals and a gallon of corrosive lead-contaminated acids. In Minnesota, a person may not place a car, boat, snowmobile, or other lead-acid battery type in the garbage.

By State law, all places that sell lead-acid batteries (car, boat, snowmobile, wheelchair, and small portable electronic devices) are required to accept up to 5 used batteries per consumer, free of charge, whether you buy a new battery or not.

Recycle
As an incentive to recycle, you will be charged a $10 fee when you buy a new battery unless you return a used battery within 30 days.