Although no specific language is required for Iowa point-of-sale notices, the notices should indicate to the consumer that land disposal of lead-acid batteries is prohibited and state law requires the retailer to accept lead-acid batteries for recycling when new lead-acid batteries are purchased. Iowa point-of-sale notices must be printed by battery retailers.
The pandemic has shown us just how vital the lead battery industry is. Without 12V batteries, first responders can’t function; food and medical supplies can’t reach their destination; essential employees can’t get to their jobs....It’s as simple as that.