Effective Date: 1/1/91
BCI Model: Yes
Deposita (refundable):Allowed (varies)z
Split of Deposit:N/A
Deposit Refund Period:N/A
Point of Sale Signb:Retailer
Fee (Nonrefundable): N/A
Definition:Abattery that: 1) contains lead and sulfuric acid; and 2) has a nominal voltage of at least six volts.
The high recycling rate of U.S. lead batteries means a large percent of U.S. lead battery manufacturing supply chain inputs (73% of its lead) are sourced from domestic recyclers.