Lead Acid Batteries Recycling and Drop-Off Guide
Lead acid battery recycling requires careful transport and terminal protection.
- Accepted?
- Accepted - with notes
- Fee
- FREE
- Item type
- Battery
- Business pickup
- Available with other materials.

Description
Sealed lead acid batteries and similar backup batteries are accepted when safely handled.
Considerations before bringing it
Keep batteries upright. Do not bring leaking or cracked batteries without contacting us first.
Data and privacy prep
Lead acid batteries do not store customer data.
Best way to bring it to us
Tape terminals when loose and place batteries in a sturdy box or bin. Terminals touching can lead to a short and a fire. Research proper handling techniques.
What happens after drop-off
Batteries are isolated from other electronics and routed through appropriate battery recycling channels.
Battery preparation video
See how 1PC prepares battery materials for safer handling and recycling after intake.