| Frequently Asked
Questions and Answers Batteries
(Automobile and Boat)
Hazards
- Automotive batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn skin.
A pallet of car batteries is being consolidated
during the April 6, 2002 household hazardous waste disposal day.
Handling
- Handle batteries with acid resistant or leather gloves.
- Keep sparks and flames away from batteries and don't smoke
nearby.
- Never place metal objects on top of the battery because it
can cause sparks. Remove rings, chains, and other metallic items before handling.
- Keep batteries right side up.
- Carry in a non-metallic, leak proof container.
- If battery leaks, neutralize any spilled acid with baking
soda or calcium carbonate (lime). Flush area with water.
- If acid comes in contact with skin, flush area with water
immediately, and seek medical attention if burning continues.
Management Options
- Do not throw in the trash.
- Most automotive battery retailers will accept used batteries when
purchasing a new one.
- Take to community recycling center, if available.
- Take to service station or repair garage that accepts automotive
batteries. Many garages, auto salvage operations, and scrap metal yards will take
automotive batteries, provided they are not broken or leaking. Some will pay approximately
$1 each. Consult Recycling Services Directory for closest locations.
- Most household hazardous waste events accept automotive batteries.
Municipal Recycling Depots that accept Lead Acid Batteries
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Business
Lead Acid (Auto and Boat) Battery Drop-off Sites - Also check with local auto parts
stores to see if they will accept them.
- Statewide Battery Recovery
73 Hyatt Road
Branchville, NJ 07826
973-875-4885
- Apollo Tire & Automotive Center
U.S. Highway No. 46 West & Myers Ave.
Denville, NJ
973-625-0213
- Approved Auto Electric Exchange
433 Route 46 East
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
908-850-6665
- Interstate Battery System of Northern Jersey
112 East Avenue; Unit 2
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
908-852-8030
- Raritan Metals
999 Mt. Kemble Avenue
Harding Township, NJ
973-425-2000
- Automart, Inc.
21 Central Avenue
Madison, NJ
973-822-3050
- Dornick Service Center, Inc.
98 Main Street
Madison, NJ
973-822-0488
- Hi-Temp Specialty Metals, Inc.
34 West Main Street
Mendham, NJ
973-543-5640
- V & V Recycling, Inc.
Main Road
Montville, NJ
973-334-0073
- Melanga's
Automotive
39 Hamburg Turnpike
Riverdale, NJ
- Napa
Auto Parts
15 Newark-Pompton Turnpike
Riverdale, NJ
- J. Donofrio Metals Co.
Gill Avenue
Rockaway, NJ
973-625-3737
- Raimo of Stanhope, Inc.
U.S. Highway No. 206
Stanhope, NJ
973-347-4545
- Rockaway Recycling
311 W. Main Street
Rockaway, NJ
973-625-9560
- Interstate Battery System of Northwest Jersey
1-800-564-6644
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