| January 15, 2023

Washington

It is illegal to put a motor vehicle battery or other vehicle battery in your garbage.

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

When you buy a battery, state law also requires us to include a core charge of five dollars or more if you do not return your old battery for exchange.

Washington point-of-sale notices must be produced, printed, and distributed by the state and must include the three-chasing arrows recycling symbol.

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Roger Miksad

The domestic lead battery industry is still thriving after more than 100 years of operation, offering good-paying jobs in rural communities that prove American manufacturing is alive and well.

Roger Miksad, President, Battery Council International