{"id":269,"date":"2019-10-29T18:27:50","date_gmt":"2019-10-29T18:27:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gardencityironandmetal.com\/blog\/?p=269"},"modified":"2019-10-29T18:27:50","modified_gmt":"2019-10-29T18:27:50","slug":"how-to-safely-get-rid-of-a-used-car-battery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gardencityironandmetal.com\/blog\/how-to-safely-get-rid-of-a-used-car-battery\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Safely Get Rid of a Used Car Battery"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We have all had to change a car battery in our lives. It is a\nfamiliar circumstance for many drivers. Once a car battery has died, you\ncontact a friend or roadside assistance company to either jump start it again, or\nreplace it entirely. We are all aware of how to change a car battery, but many\nof us are not sure what to do with the old one once it\u2019s removed. There are\nmany things within an automotive battery that allow it to operate and function\nproperly. Unfortunately, many of them are harmful to the environment and a\nhazard for us as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continue reading to learn how to safely dispose of car batteries in order to protect our Eco-system and communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Car Battery Disposal<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The constituents within a car battery are mostly chemical-based. These chemicals can be extensively damaging to plant life, Eco-systems, water supplies, wildlife, pets, and humans. This is why safe battery disposal is so vital. On top of containing several dangerous chemicals, they also carry heavy metals and other toxic materials. For example, a standard 12 volt battery contains hazardous elements like lead, mercury, plastic, sulfuric acid, and more. When you think about it, diesel engines like trucks, use 24 volt car batteries; that\u2019s twice the amount of chemicals and harmful elements! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s the easiest way to safely dispose of a used car battery:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u2780 Safely remove old car battery.
\u2781 Find a safe location to store it, temporarily.
\u2782 Call a local scrap metal recycling center to sell it for cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dangers of Improper Disposal<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Improper battery disposal comes with a wide-range of trouble and consequences. The chemicals inside them can have negative effects on our health, homes, Eco-systems, and surrounding environment. Most damages caused by irresponsible car battery disposal take decades to reverse, if reversible at all. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you ever come into contact with any chemical or liquid inside a car battery, be sure to wash your hands immediately. Always be sure that the battery is in a sturdy upright position so leakage doesn\u2019t occur during transportation. For expert information on proper car battery disposal, contact a reputable Indianapolis scrap metal recycling center<\/a> and receive accurate industry advice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Indianapolis Scrappers Will Buy Your Used Car Batteries!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Call Garden City Iron & Metal at 1-888-586-5322<\/strong> to get rid of used car batteries in Central and Southern Indiana. Our Indianapolis metal recycling<\/a> professionals pay cash on the spot for both ferrous and non-ferrous metals, including junk cars, automotive parts, appliances, construction equipment, motorized farming equipment, and more. Request a free estimate for your scrap metal, today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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