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AGM / Non-Spillable Batteries

ATTENTION: Do not ship back a lead acid battery core unless it is clearly marked AGM / Non-Spillable. A traditional, flooded lead acid battery (which is not marked AGM / Non-Spillable) is a hazardous material, and cannot be shipped via mail or common carrier without formal HazMat training and certification.

Is my battery core AGM?

Below are common terms and language found on AGM battery boxes, which indicate they are safe to ship back in the mail.

  • AGM
  • Non-Spillable
  • Maintenance-Free and Spill-Proof
AGM / Non-Spillable Batteries

State Point-Of-Sale Signs

Listed below are signs that, under state or local law, must be posted at the point-of-sale of lead-acid batteries.

(CONNECTICUT | HAWAII | LOUISIANA | MISSISSIPPI | MISSOURI | NORTH CAROLINA | PENNSYLVANIA | VIRGINIA)

NOTICE

RECYCLE BATTERIES

  • It is illegal to discard 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.
(ARIZONA)

NOTICE

RECYCLE BATTERIES

  • It is unlawful to dispose of a motor vehicle battery or other lead-acid battery in a landfill or any unauthorized site.
  • Recycle all used batteries.
  • This seller is required by law to accept used lead-acid batteries. When any new lead- acid battery is purchased, an additional fee of five dollars will be charged unless a used battery is returned for a refund within thirty days
(ARKANSAS)

NOTICE

RECYCLE BATTERIES

  • It is illegal to discard a motor vehicle or marine battery.
  • Recycle your used batteries.
  • State law requires us to accept used lead-acid batteries for recycling, in exchange for new lead-acid batteries purchased.
  • When you purchase any new lead-acid battery, you will be charged an additional ten dollars ($10.00) minimum, unless you return a used lead-acid battery for refund within thirty (30) days.
(CALIFORNIA)

NOTICE

RECYCLE BATTERIES

This dealer is required by law to charge a nonrefundable $2 California battery fee and a refundable deposit for each lead-acid battery purchased. A credit of the same amount as the refundable deposit will be issued if a used lead-acid battery is returned at the time of purchase or up to 45 days later along with this dealer’s receipt.
(GEORGIA)

NOTICE

RECYCLE BATTERIES

  • It is illegal to put a motor vehicle battery in the garbage.
  • Recycle your used batteries.
  • State law requires us to accept motor vehicle batteries for recycling.
(IDAHO)

NOTICE

RECYCLE BATTERIES

  • It is unlawful to dispose of a motor vehicle battery or other lead-acid battery in a landfill or any unauthorized site.
  • Recycle all used batteries.
(ILLINOIS)

NOTICE

RECYCLE BATTERIES

  • DO NOT put motor vehicle batteries in the trash.
  • Recycle your used batteries.
  • State law requires us to accept motor vehicle batteries for recycling, in exchange for new batteries purchased.
(INDIANA)

NOTICE

RECYCLE BATTERIES

  • Improper disposal of batteries is against the law.
  • It is illegal to put used motor vehicle batteries or other vehicle or boat batteries in the trash.
  • Recycle your used batteries.
  • State law requires us to accept your used battery for recycling if you purchase a new battery from us
(IOWA | KENTUCKY | KANSAS CITY, MO, OKLAHOMA, OREGON, WISCONSIN)

NOTICE

RECYCLE BATTERIES

  • Land disposal of lead-acid batteries is prohibited
  • State law requires the us to accept lead-acid batteries for recycling when new lead-acid batteries are purchased
  • When you purchase a new battery, you will be charged an additional core deposit, which will be returned to you upon return of a used core of the same type within 6 months.
(MAINE)

NOTICE

RECYCLE BATTERIES

  • State law requires us to accept motor vehicle batteries or other lead-acid batteries for recycling in exchange for new batteries purchased.
  • A deposit of at least $10 will be charged for each new lead-acid battery that is not exchanged with an old lead-acid battery.
  • It is illegal to dump, bury or incinerate a motor vehicle lead-acid battery or other lead- acid battery.
  • Recycle your used batteries.
(MICHIGAN)

NOTICE

RECYCLE BATTERIES

  • Recycle your used lead-acid batteries.
  • It is illegal to discard a lead-acid battery except by delivery to a retailer, a distributor, a manufacturer, or a collection, recycling, or smelting facility approved by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
  • State law requires retailers to accept used lead-acid batteries upon the purchase or within 30 calendar days of the purchase of a lead-acid battery.
(MINNESOTA)

NOTICE

USED BATTERIES

  • This retailer is required to accept your used lead-acid batteries, EVEN IF YOU DO NOT PURCHASE A BATTERY. When you purchase a new battery, you will be charged an additional $5 (minimum) unless you return a used battery within 30 days.
  • It is a crime to put a motor vehicle battery in the garbage
(NEVADA)

NOTICE

RECYCLE BATTERIES

  • It is illegal to discard a motor vehicle battery with your other garbage.
  • State law requires us to accept used motor vehicle batteries for recycling, in exchange for new batteries that are purchased from us.
  • Recycle your used batteries.
(NEW JERSEY)

NOTICE

RECYCLE BATTERIES

  • Lead-acid batteries can be recycled here.
  • It is illegal to discard an automotive or marine lead-acid battery in New Jersey.
  • State law requires us to accept and recycle any used automotive or marine lead-acid battery returned to us, in exchange for the purchase of a new lead-acid battery.
(NEW YORK)

NOTICE

RECYCLE BATTERIES

  • IT IS ILLEGAL TO DISCARD VEHICLE BATTERIES. STATE LAW REQUIRES US TO ACCEPT VEHICLE BATTERIES AT NO CHARGE FOR RECYCLING.
(SOUTH CAROLINA)

NOTICE

RECYCLE BATTERIES

  • It is illegal to put a small sealed lead-acid battery in the garbage.
  • Recycle your used small sealed lead-acid batteries.
(TEXAS)

NOTICE

RECYCLE BATTERIES

  • It is illegal (Class C Misdemeanor) to discard or 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 for recycling in exchange for new batteries purchased


AVISO

RECICLAR BATERÍAS

  • Es ilegal (delito menor de clase C) desechar o eliminar indebidamente una batería de vehículo motorizado u otra batería de plomo-ácido
  • Recicle sus baterías usadas
  • La ley estatal nos obliga a aceptar baterías usadas de vehículos de motor para su reciclaje a cambio de baterías nuevas compradas
(UTAH)

NOTICE

RECYCLE BATTERIES

  • It is illegal under state law to discard a motor vehicle battery or other lead-acid battery. You must recycle your used battery.
  • State law requires us to accept up to two of your used lead-acid batteries for recycling when you purchase a new lead-acid battery.
  • You may take lead-acid batteries for recycling to a local hazardous waste drop-off site - A quick internet search will help you find local drop off locations.
(WASHINGTON)

NOTICE

RECYCLE BATTERIES

  • It is illegal to put a motor vehicle battery or other vehicle battery in your garbage.
  • State law requires us to accept used motor vehicle batteries or other vehicle batteries for recycling, in exchange for new batteries purchased.
  • When you buy a battery, state law also requires us to include a core charge of five dollars or more if you do not return your old battery for exchange.
(WYOMING)

NOTICE

RECYCLE BATTERIES

  • It is illegal to discard 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.
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