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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).
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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, when you buy a new motor vehicle battery, you are required to turn in your old battery for recycling. Otherwise, the retailer will charge a $5 fee—it’s the law! The retailer must refund the fee if you bring in the old battery with a receipt within 30 days.
