| January 15, 2023

Texas

It is illegal (Class C Misdemeanor) to discard or improperly dispose of a motor vehicle battery or other lead-acid battery.

Recycle your used batteries.

State law requires us to accept used motor vehicle batteries for recycling in exchange for new batteries purchased.

Texas point-of-sale notices must be printed by the state and must include the three chasing arrows recycling symbol.

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Steve Binks of the International Lead Association

...[this] is the start of a journey that will raise global standards and help ensure that lead batteries continue to be a key enabling technology for the transition to a low carbon future.

Dr. Steve Binks, Regulatory Affairs Director, International Lead Association