I am sure you can call CSU (or your local trash company) for a scrap pickup, I have done this a few times, cost is $10, at least this way they should get recycled. There is a Sumter County waste disposal site (off 470?) that you can take the batteries to at no cost, but i would definitely call first. I believe both Lake and Marion county have similar facilities.
Sorry I do not have any ideas for getting the "core charge" unless someone on here can use the batteries for this purpose.
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Pennsylvania, for 60+ years, most recently, Allentown, now TV.
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