Recycling batteries

Lead acid batteries are the story of environmental success in our era. More than 97% of battery lead is recycled and reused. In contrast, aluminum soft drinks and beer cans account for 55%, newspapers account for 45%, glass bottles account for 26%, and tires account for 26%. Lead acid batteries have the highest recycling rate among consumer goods.
The closed-loop life cycle of lead-acid batteries enhances their environmental advantages. A typical new lead-acid battery contains 60% to 80% recycled lead and plastic. When collecting waste batteries, they are sent to permitted recyclers. According to strict environmental regulations, lead and plastic are recycled and sent to new battery manufacturers.

The loop continues indefinitely. This means that the lead and plastic in lead-acid batteries in your car, truck, boat, or motorcycle have been - and will continue to be - recycled many times. This makes the treatment of lead-acid batteries very successful from both environmental and cost perspectives..