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Vehicle Batteries
Includes: Automotive Batteries, Boat Batteries, Car Batteries, Lead-Acid Batteries, Snowmobile Batteries, Wet Cell Batteries, Wheelchair Batteries
Accepted At These Hennepin County Facilities. Proof of residency required (MN drivers license or current utility bill).
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Item Accepted As: Problem Material |
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No Fee |
Vehicle and other lead-acid batteries are accepted as a Problem Material.
Lead-acid batteries, commonly found in cars, boats, snowmobiles and wheelchairs, must be recycled. These batteries contain 18 pounds of toxic metals and a gallon of corrosive, lead-contaminated acids that can harm the environment if not dispose of properly.
It is illegal to place lead-acid batteries in the trash, per MN Statute 115A.915.
Recycling
- All retail establishments that sell lead-acid batteries (including car, boat, snowmobile, wheelchair, and small portable electronic devices) are required to accept up to five used batteries per consumer, free of charge, whether you buy a new battery or not, per MN Statute 325E.115,
- 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.
Related items
For additional automotive items, also see: Antifreeze, Automotive Fluids, Car Parts, Empty Containers, Gas and Fuels, Oil and Oil Filters,Windshield Washer Fluid.