There are dangerous chemicals in car batteries that are bad for people, animals, and the environment. Because of this, you can’t just throw your old car battery in the trash. In the same way, they can’t be put in a landfill because the toxic materials could leak into the ground and pollute the water supply.
Before a battery can be thrown away or buried in a landfill, it has to go through a number of steps. But these steps are a bit complicated, so we won’t talk about them here. Let’s instead talk about why you might need to get rid of your old battery.
- It is damaged
- No longer functional
- Leakages
No matter why you need a new battery, the question is what to do with the old one These suggestions may be of assistance to you.
LEAVE IT WITH THE WORKSHOP
You will go to the nearest workshop to buy a new car battery. Unless you know a lot about cars, you’ll ask them to put in the battery as well. Most of the time, the workshop will install the battery for free. They might ask for your old battery back and give you a small discount in exchange. Just give the battery to them and don’t worry about how to get rid of it. The right way to get rid of the battery is known by shops. You can get a new battery for less money and not have to worry about how to get rid of the old one.
RECYCLING FACILITIES
All over the UAE, there are places to recycle. If you don’t feel comfortable giving your old car battery to the shop, go to the recycling centre closest to you. Talk to the boss and give the battery to them. They know what to do with the battery and how to recycle it for different parts. After all, this is their profession. About 90% of the battery can be used over and over again. So, do what you can to save the environment and help other businesses while you’re at it.
Andrew Parker