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Power Systems User's Guide Chapter 10: Battery Disposal

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

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Batteries are consumable goods. For proper operation replace batteries every 18 months.

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