Is your car battery nearing the end of its life? Are you looking to throw away your old car battery, or trade in old car battery for a newer unit?

Well, in this article, we'll explore why you shouldn't just simply toss your used or faulty car battery into the rubbish bin, the places where you can sell or trade in old car battery as well as how to safely remove a car battery from your car.

Why Shouldn't You Throw Your Car Battery Into The Bin?

There's actually a very simple reason why you shouldn't - car batteries are considered dangerous as they are made primarily of lead while containing a significant amount of sulfuric acid within them.

While they are essential to the function of your car battery, both these ingredients are very harmful and pose significant risk to the human nervous system, internal organs as well as various other parts of the body if contacted or ingested into the body.

Hence, they shouldn't be tossed into the rubbish bin without second thought and must be disposed of professionally.

That way, they can be re-conditioned or recycled into new products that are made from the lead, sulphuric acid and other materials to save energy and reduce waste to the environment!

Where To Sell Or Trade In Old Car Battery

Did you know that up to 98% of a car battery can be recycled? The different components of the car battery such as plastic, lead and acid are innovatively re-processed and manufactured into a range of other products.

Hence, car batteries are one of the more widely accepted items to be sold, traded-in, or recycled!

In fact, most car battery shops, scrap metal dealers or recycle centers will happily accept your used car battery for recycling.

When it comes to selling your used and old car batteries, however, it will be a challenge as most places only accept them for recycling instead of reusing them.

For these reasons, when the time comes to replace your car batteries, you should always take these extra steps to dispose of or recycle your used car battery safely.

How To Safely Remove Your Car Battery From Your Car

Decided to remove the battery yourself? Here are some tips to help keep you and your car safe:

• Disconnect the battery. Always start here, even for a basic inspection.
• Inspect it. Are there any major dents? Leaks?
• Wear protective clothing. Battery acid is no joke – at the very least, it can corrode and ruin clothing. At its worst, it can cause burns to skin and permanently damage your eyes.
• Don’t move it – if there is major damage. If your inspection turns up extensive damage to the battery case, it’s best to leave it to a professional.
• Keep the battery upright – don’t transport a battery on its side. Always keep the terminals on top.
• Lift carefully – vehicle batteries can be surprisingly heavy; remember, lead is a primary component.

While removing and replacing your car battery can be a relatively simple task, it can pose a few risks if you're unsure of the steps or are not familiar with car batteries in general.

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