Recycling Laws Map

Click on a state to see the type of batteries requiring proper disposal.

Arkansas

Arkansas

Rechargeable Battery Recycling Law for Single Chemistry

• Small Sealed Lead Acid (Pb)
  

Arkansas' Lead Acid Battery Management Law
Lead-acid batteries may not be placed in mixed municipal solid waste or disposed of except by delivery to a lead-acid battery retailer or wholesaler; collection/recycling facility; or secondary lead smelter. Retailers must accept, at the point of sale, a quantity at least equal to the number purchased of used batteries and must post a notice, at least 8.5x11 inches, containing the universal recycling symbol and stating:

• “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) unless you return a used lead-acid battery for refund within thirty (30) days.”

California

California

• Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd)
• Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH)
• Lithium Ion (Li-Ion)
• Small Sealed Lead Acid (Pb)
• Primary Batteries
  

California’s Rechargeable Battery Management Law
Instruction manuals for rechargeable consumer products containing Ni-Cd and small sealed lead batteries must include information regarding proper recycling or disposal of the used battery. Further, a brand name must be affixed to rechargeable batteries or rechargeable consumer products with non-removable batteries.

Rechargeable Battery Recycling Act of 2006
Retailers who sell small, non-vehicular rechargeable batteries must provide consumers with a free system for returning these batteries for reuse, recycling or proper disposal. It is unlawful for a retailer not in compliance with the law to sell rechargeable batteries in the State. A retailer is not subject to the requirements for the sale of rechargeable batteries that are contained in or packaged with a battery-operated device.

Primary (Single-Use) Battery Management Requirements
All batteries must be recycled, or taken to a household hazardous waste disposal facility, a universal waste handler (e.g. storage facility or broker), or an authorized recycling facility.

Connecticut

Connecticut

Rechargeable Battery Recycling Law for Single Chemistry

• Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd)
• Small Sealed Lead Acid (Pb)
  

Connecticut’s Rechargeable Battery Management Law