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EPA's Role at Moss Landing: What does the battery removal process involve?

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Example of Battery Modules — Battery modules in a battery rack. Click to enlarge.

Close-up view of battery modules displaying wires that must be disconnected. — Close up view of battery modules in rack . Click to enlarge.

EPA oversees Vistra to ensure Vistra properly handles and removes the batteries.

Key activities:

Remove batteries from the building for inspection and testing on site.
De-energize and treat batteries for shipment. De-energizing involves reducing the charge in the batteries enough to prepare them to be safely transported for recycling.
Safely recycle batteries off-site.*

*Some batteries that cannot be recycled due to damage will be processed on site and disposed of as hazardous waste at EPA-approved disposal facilities.

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EPA's Role at Moss Landing: What does the battery removal process involve?

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