Disposing UPS battteries....

[thespeakerbox]

Whats the proper way to dispose of old UPS batteries.

 

[dmcowen674]

Originally posted by: thespeakerbox
Whats the proper way to dispose of old UPS batteries.

Nearest Battery distributor.

 

[WingZero94]

55 Gallon Drum, 5 Gallons Diesel Fuel, A newspaper, a Match and some marshmallows.......

 

[Miramonti]

Garbage disposal.

(but don't quote me on that.)

 

[SarcasticDwarf]

Originally posted by: thespeakerbox
Whats the proper way to dispose of old UPS batteries.

They are supposed to be specially disposed of. Call the waste management place that does it.

 

[imported_cheapdude]

I usually like to toss it fire and watch it blow.

 

[NiteWulf]

Originally posted by: WingZero94
55 Gallon Drum, 5 Gallons Diesel Fuel, A newspaper, a Match and some marshmallows.......

How do they taste?

 

[FoBoT]

http://www.tripplite.com/support/faq/tech_ups.cfm

Q:

Where can I send my old UPS batteries for recycling?

A:

For battery recycling within the United States:

Call 1-800-SAV-LEAD or 1-800-8-BATTERY (1-800-822-8837), or visit the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation for information about recycling in your area.

Call 1-800-677-8278 or visit BatteriesPlus.com to access Batteries Plus retail locations nationwide that provide battery recycling.

Ship batteries (freight prepaid) to: Tripp Lite, 1111 W. 35th St. Chicago IL 60609, Attn: USED BATTERIES.