Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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Question about Discarding Lead Acid Batteries
I have 2 US 2000 batteries that have been sitting in my garage for approximately 18 months. I had replaced what I was told were 2 bad batteries in June 2022, but was never happy with how the cart ran, so in September 2022 I replaced all my batteries but kept the 2, thinking I would sell them, since they cost $180. My lazy ass never got around to selling them, and they've been sitting there ever since.
The research I've done would indicate that sitting that long uncharged would have ruined them. I am looking for the best and cheapest way to get rid of them. Any advice, other than "call Battery Boys", would be appreciated. |
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Some ideas:
- The location where you purchased the replacement batteries may have charged you a "core charge" that will be refunded if you bring in the old batteries that you replaced - Less likely: perhaps a battery store will take them or even refund you a standard "core charge" amount even though you didn't purchase from there (or didn't recently purchase from there) - Sumter County runs "amnesty days" a few times during the year where you can drop off certain materials that cannot be put into the trash. Batteries are one of the items that are accepted. - I believe there is a Sumter County recycling center that will accept batteries
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I agree with all of the previous suggestions, and I will add one more call one or more of the automotive stores and see if they will just take the batteries.
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I would you have to have recipes? If not they will most likely charge the core charge? |
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When I have mail ordered new AGM batteries I have taken the old batteries to auto parts stores and received a store credit.
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Secondly, call the county refuse company and ask them about battery recycling and pickup or drop off. |
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