Lithium battery disposal

[Eclas]

Ok, if you have a 70lb used up lithium battery you need to get rid of I know you can bring it to Sumter count hazardous waste site but is there a place that will pay you for it?

[Keefelane66]

Or is it a 70ah lithium battery?

[Eclas]

65AH and weighs 70lbs

[Caymus]

I assume it is from a golf cart. How old is it? 70 lbs would be a pain to handle.

[villagetinker]

Google maps, I used 'battery recycling' for the search and there were several results, you would probably need to make phone calls to confirm exactly what you want to do.

[Eclas]

I did research but I couldn't find any place that would pay for it which is bs cause I know they r worth money.

[villagetinker]

Interesting, did you try any of the local junk yards, the local automotive stores typically offer a $40 "core charge" when you buy a new battery, no idea if they would make an offer for just the battery.

I guess my next move would be to try an internet search, but shipping cost will probably be greater than salvage value.

If you happen to find a vendor that buys these batteries, please post the info, as I am starting to accumulate small Lithium batteries pulled from old computers and other battery powered equipment. I keep these discharged to eliminate fire hazard.

[Eclas]

Will do



If you happen to find a vendor that buys these batteries, please post the info, as I am starting to accumulate small Lithium batteries pulled from old computers and other battery powered equipment. I keep these discharged to eliminate fire hazard.

[Blackbird45]

Call the county you live in, but on November 4th in Sumter there is a day called amnesty day where you can get rid of paints, batteries and hazards waste. There is a site that will give you more information: districtgov.org

[Mrmean58]

The OP hit on a very good topic. Currently as we transition from gas powered vehicles and lawn equipment, the product manufacturers have unique designs for their plug in batteries and have no responsibility for battery disposal. Because of the proprietary designs, the consumer has no options for replacement but to pay whatever price the manufacturer charges. No competition to help keep prices reasonable. If seen it first hand after several states began banning to sales of gas powered lawn equipment. The price of replacement lithium rechargeable battery for my mower has doubled since 2020.
In addition, these batteries do not have a core charge so there is no incentive to recycle the batteries and IMHO we will see many of them ending up in landfill sites. We need to contact our state and fed representatives to encourage them to pass legislation requiring a standard battery design to encourage price competition and to require the manufacturers to buy back old lithium batteries.
Spoiler alert, the major push back will not be a standardized design but the required buy back because no one has a solid plan for handling the old batteries that eliminates the risk of fire.

[Berwin]

12v lithium batteries are popular in RVs these days since they are lighter, more powerful, and able to be discharged deeper than traditional lead/acid batteries. I was in Camping World on 441 last week and they had a display of them at the parts counter. I'd check with them or another RV dealer. I did a quick Google search and it appears that battery recyclers will pay a dollar a pound and up for a big lithium battery.

[Dlbonivich]

Most scrap yards do not want batteries. They have to pay to get rid of them.

[NoMoSno]

Interesting, did you try any of the local junk yards, the local automotive stores typically offer a $40 "core charge" when you buy a new battery, no idea if they would make an offer for just the battery.

I guess my next move would be to try an internet search, but shipping cost will probably be greater than salvage value.

If you happen to find a vendor that buys these batteries, please post the info, as I am starting to accumulate small Lithium batteries pulled from old computers and other battery powered equipment. I keep these discharged to eliminate fire hazard.
For small Li-Ion batteries 18650, 21700s etc. Home Depot and Lowes have a drop-off. As well as battery stores.

[Eclas]

Yeah, I checked online but couldn't find anyone except one's that accept bulk batteries from commercial entities.

I was aware of some retailers taking the smaller batteries. I didn't bother asking about a 70 pounder.
I might call around but I think only hazardous waste sites can take them.
I will say this...when it's a major pain to get rid of a battery they will end up in all our landfills eventually.

[MandoMan]

Interesting, did you try any of the local junk yards, the local automotive stores typically offer a $40 "core charge" when you buy a new battery, no idea if they would make an offer for just the battery.

I guess my next move would be to try an internet search, but shipping cost will probably be greater than salvage value.

If you happen to find a vendor that buys these batteries, please post the info, as I am starting to accumulate small Lithium batteries pulled from old computers and other battery powered equipment. I keep these discharged to eliminate fire hazard.

I’ve taken lithium batteries to Home Depot and Lowe’s for recycling in the past year. They have a separate box for lithium. They might take a 70 lb battery, too. Or ask Villages Golf Cart. Or whoever replaced the battery.

[OhioBuckeye]

For now they’ll take them but as time goes on & more people have lithium batteries to get rid of, especially when they’ll start getting 1,000lb batteries they won’t take them for free. Our world will be poisoned by gases that these batteries put off. Where do dealers tell you where you get rid of EV batteries, or don’t they yet because there not an issue yet. I know this is not a problem yet but it’s coming!

[TVTVTV]

Lithium batteries can be very dangerous; in floods and excess water they can explode. There have been many waste facility fires because people toss Lithium batteries into the regular trash because it is too difficult to dispose these hazardous items. These are accidents waiting to happen in a landfill.

Just like some states have a deposit for plastic and aluminum cans and bottles, money proves to be a good way to deter any size Lithium batteries don't end up in our regular trash. There should be a similar "deposit" charged and places to return. It would be a lot safer for the waste management company's workers. Money incentivises a lot of things. Unfortunately this issue should have been addressed years ago.

[Eclas]

I did check with Lowe's and they will take the aa's etc but not a 70 pounder. I agree with the above post. Charge a deposit so they all get recycled correctly.

[Keefelane66]

Maybe you could try this site

Lithium Batteries in Equipment Recycling (In < 1 Minute) (https://www.batteryrecyclersofamerica.com/lithium-batteries/)

I searched GOOGLE amazing what we could find.

[Eclas]

I found that site and you would have to pay them to take it. Pretty sure for the consumer the county hazardous waste site is the way to go.
Thanks for the ideas tho.


Maybe you could try this site

Lithium Batteries in Equipment Recycling (In < 1 Minute) (https://www.batteryrecyclersofamerica.com/lithium-batteries/)

I searched GOOGLE amazing what we could find.

[jimjamuser]

For now they’ll take them but as time goes on & more people have lithium batteries to get rid of, especially when they’ll start getting 1,000lb batteries they won’t take them for free. Our world will be poisoned by gases that these batteries put off. Where do dealers tell you where you get rid of EV batteries, or don’t they yet because there not an issue yet. I know this is not a problem yet but it’s coming!
Toyota is working on a solid-state battery. In new technologies, eventually problems get worked out. The Infernal Combustion engine in 1900 would scare horses. Somehow that problem was resolved.

[dhdallas]

65AH and weighs 70lbs

70 pounds for a 65ah lithium battery??? I have four 100ah batteries in my golf cart and all together they weigh much less than that.

[Eclas]

I just need it for short distances and it was quite reasonably priced. Lighter=more expensive.

70 pounds for a 65ah lithium battery??? I have four 100ah batteries in my golf cart and all together they weigh much less than that.

[Bill14564]

70 pounds for a 65ah lithium battery??? I have four 100ah batteries in my golf cart and all together they weigh much less than that.

I would guess those are lithium-Iron batteries not lithium-ion batteries and that they each weigh about 24lb for a combined weight of 90lb. Different battery, different technology, different size, and similar weight.

[OhioBuckeye]

EV batteries weigh 1,000lbs. so no body will change they own battery by themselves. If you can then what will you do with it, sit it out on the curb so the garbage man will pick it up.