Battery Disposal and Recycling
Battery Disposal And Recycling
Many people are unsure what to do with old car batteries and so will put off changing them until it is too late.
Disposing of car batteries is difficult under current legislation as they cannot be sent to landfill sites without going through a long clean-up process.
Rather than recycling, some people dump car batteries in the countryside or public car parks, which is an eyesore and bad for the environment.
How Can Halfords Help?
Halfords can help solve your car battery disposal and recycling problems.
Every Halfords store is served by an approved waste disposal company and can therefore act as a car battery recycling unit.
Use our store locator to find your nearest store, so you can come and purchase a new car battery and recycle your old one today.
Safety Tips For Moving Batteries
Dealing with car batteries can be dangerous, so it is important to look at our guide to make sure you stay safe:
- Battery acid can burn clothing and skin and even cause blindness if it leaks, so wear protective clothing when inspecting a battery prior to disconnection/transportation.
- Disconnect the battery before inspecting it.
- Always disconnect the negative cable first and reconnect it last.
- Before moving a battery, carry out a thorough inspection of its condition, using a torch to check all sides of the battery for marks, dents or leaks.
- If the battery has any severe dents or leaks then contact a professional mechanic or breakdown service for assistance and get it repaired or replaced, do not attempt to move it.
- During transport, cover the terminals so they cannot be shorted out.
- Keep the battery upright at all times.
- The battery can be fairly heavy, so be careful when lifting and carrying the battery, seek assistance if required.
To make transport of the battery safer and more convenient, when you buy a new battery from Halfords, ask for a battery box.
