Lead acid batteries -- Disposal limitations.

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Affected by 63I-1-219 on 7/1/2026

19-6-602. Lead acid batteries -- Disposal limitations.
  • (1) A person may not place, discard, or otherwise dispose of a lead acid battery in any solid waste treatment, storage, or disposal facility operated by a municipality, county, other political subdivision, or other entity. All lead acid batteries shall be disposed of by delivery to:
    • (a) a lead acid battery retailer as provided in Section 19-6-603;
    • (b) a lead acid battery wholesaler;
    • (c) a collection or recycling facility; or
    • (d) a secondary lead smelter that meets state and federal permit requirements.
  • (2)
    • (a) Lead acid batteries shall be removed from vehicles prior to crushing or shredding.
    • (b) The removed lead acid batteries shall be disposed of in accordance with this part.





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