Lead Acid Battery Disposal
As of 1991 it became illegal in North Carolina to dispose of a lead-acid battery in a landfill, incinerator or any waste-to-energy facility. Retailers of lead-acid batteries are required by law to accept batteries for recycling if a battery is purchased. Retailers are also required to post a sign which states:
- "It is illegal to improperly dispose of a motor vehicle battery or other lead acid battery."
- "Recycle your used batteries".
- "State law requires us to accept used motor vehicle batteries or other lead acid batteries for recycling in exchange for new batteries purchased."
Recycling Battery Sign sign suitable for printing (pdf file)
