The lead and acid in batteries, if
improperly handled, can contaminate both water and soil, causing
environmental damage and personal injury. For this reason, spent batteries
are classified as a hazardous waste and regulated by the Environmental
Protection Agency.
Most State and Federal
regulations forbid disposal of batteries by incineration or release to
landfills, as well as discouraging any long-term storage. Recycling has
become the most viable option approved by the EPA for lead-acid batteries.
With our experience and
proven record of spent battery management, Douglas Battery can help reduce
your potential for regulatory liability.
Douglas Battery has long been committed to an
environmental policy that enhances not only the workplace, but our
employees, our customers, and the communities we serve.