![[logo] US EPA](http://www.epa.gov/epafiles/images/logo_epaseal.gif){kind=logo}
Waste Policy Forum
Spent Lead Acid Batteries
Lead acid batteries are typically used in automobiles, power industrial equipment, emergency lighting, and alarm systems. Much of the lead in these types of batteries can be recovered and reused. Recycling lead acid batteries keeps batteries from ending up on road sides or dumps, where lead could leak out and potentially enter the groundwater and pose a danger to human and environmental health.
View links and publications on batteries by topic.
General Resources
US EPA
Batteries
Provides background information, battery recycling information, State and Federal regulations, and related links.
Batteries - Interesting facts about batteries
Earth 911
Start Recycling 
Learn locations where you can recycle batteries.
Global Recycling Network
Global Recycling Network
Provides a list of companies, associations and publications related to the battery recycling industry in general.
International
US EPA
Treaties and Legislation: EU Directive on Batteries and Accumulators
Meetings
US EPA
Electronic Waste & Spent Lead Acid Batteries Capacity Building Workshop (December 2007)
View the workshops presentations and transcripts.
Regulations
US EPA
Implementation of the Mercury-Containing and Rechargeable Battery Management Act (PDF) (21 pp, 736K, About PDF)
Provides information on the Battery Act including requirements, federal and state requirements, why proper disposal or recycling is necessary, how states and local governments can promote Ni-Cd and SSLA Battery Recycling, and more.
State Programs
California
California Integrated Waste Management Board
Batteries: CIWMB Waste Prevention Information Exchange
Learn about California's battery management program.
Contact the Workgroup Co-chairs