   items that must be accepted
legal requirements
how to comply
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Items That Must Be Accepted Any lead or sulfuric acid vehicle battery of six or more volts. back to top | back to take-back | back to business guidelines
Legal Requirements | Applicable Law: | NY State Auto Battery Regulations
Law: NY State ECL, Article 27, Title 17
Regulations: 6 NYCRR 374-1.7 | | Businesses Affected: | Retailers that sell new lead-acid batteries to consumers and distributers (including manufacturers) that sell lead-acid batteries to retailers. Includes locations such as auto parts stores and vehicle repair shops. |
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How To Comply | 1. | Accept up to two used auto batteries per month from any person. | | 2. | Prominently display a sign showing the recycling symbol and stating: It is illegal to discard vehicle batteries. State law requires us to accept vehicle batteries at no charge for recycling. For information about free images and signs visit business take-back signs. | | 3. | If the consumer does not return a used lead-acid battery when purchasing a new one, then collect a return-incentive payment of $5 per battery sold. | | 4. | Refund the $5 if the consumer returns the battery within 30 days. | | 5. | Ensure that the auto batteries are properly recycled, or managed and disposed of as hazardous waste. |
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Take-Back Info for Businesses: Auto Batteries
