Understanding Ohio’s Lead‑Acid Battery Return Program for Junk Cars

✅ What Ohio Law Requires for Car Batteries

Ohio Revised Code § 3734.91–.915 prohibits consumers from disposing of lead‑acid batteries in landfills. The law states that:

• Used lead-acid batteries cannot be thrown in the garbage or incinerated

• Retailers and wholesalers who sell lead‑acid batteries must accept used batteries for recycling, one-for-one or equal in quantity to those sold pikecountydevelopment.com+3Cloudinary+3Battery Council International+3

• All used vehicle batteries must be delivered to a licensed recycling or scrap facility, automotive repair shop, or hazardous waste collection site CloudinaryCloudinary

In practical terms, that means you’re required to turn in your old battery when purchasing a new one—or have it managed by a qualified recycling service.

♻️ How the Battery Return Program Works

If you’re selling a junk car, your battery must still be collected and recycled properly:

• Auto recyclers, repair shops, and scrap yards must handle used batteries by law

• Consumers are encouraged to deliver the battery to ANY facility that deals with lead‑acid recycling, at no additional charge ohioepa.custhelp.com+10Cuyahoga Recycles+10Cloudinary+10

• Retailers often post signs near battery displays noting that they accept used batteries for recycling—failure to comply can result in fines of $25 per violation Cloudinary

Connected buyers like Columbus Junk Cars Express ensure that every battery is removed safely and delivered to an EPA-sanctioned recycling center.

How Columbus Junk Cars Express Handles Batteries

When we pick up your junk car in Columbus, here’s our process:

• Safely disconnect the battery using protective gear

• Transport it separately in a sealed container to prevent leaks

• Deliver the battery to a licensed lead-acid battery recycling facility per Ohio regulations

• Document disposal to ensure that it never enters a landfill or unauthorized dump site

This keeps your property safe and ensures compliance with state law.

Why Proper Battery Disposal Matters

Improperly discarded batteries pose serious threats:

• Lead and sulfuric acid can contaminate soil and groundwater

• Acid leaks can damage driveways or vehicles beneath a stored car

• Fire or health hazards arise from corroded battery acid exposure

Following Ohio’s return program helps prevent environmental harm and keeps neighborhoods clean.

💡 What You Should Do as a Junk Car Seller

• Never leave the battery in the car if you plan to store or scrap the vehicle yourself

• Confirm with your junk car buyer how they will handle battery removal and recycling

• Save documentation or receipt showing proper disposal in case of future questions

Columbus Junk Cars Express makes the process straightforward—handling battery recycling as part of every removal service, at no extra cost.

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In Ohio, lead-acid batteries must be recycled—not trashed. Learn how Columbus Junk Cars Express safely handles battery removal and keeps you compliant with state law.

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