Unlike some household batteries, the lead-acid batteries generally found in cars are easy to recycle: Most states require dealers to take them back. A nearby recycling location is just a click away at Earth 911 (search for "car batteries" in your zip code), where you can also find out what to do with used motor oil and oil filters.
Curious about the nickel metal hydride batteries in hybrid vehicles? Check out what Mr. Green has to say on the subject in his column and his mailbag.
Unlike some household batteries, the lead-acid batteries generally found in cars are easy to recycle: Most states require dealers to take them back. A nearby recycling location is just a click away at Earth 911 (search for "car batteries" in your zip code), where you can also find out what to do with used motor oil and oil filters.
Curious about the nickel metal hydride batteries in hybrid vehicles? Check out what Mr. Green has to say on the subject in his column and his mailbag.