Full Document:
RCRA Online Number: 11258
Title: RECYCLING V. CONTINUED-USE OF LEAD-ACID BATTERIES
Document Date: 1987-06-24
To: Bello
From: Straus
Organization of Recipient: Northspur
Description: Hazardous spent material (batteries) recycling is regulated. A used lead-acid battery is not a waste until it has served its intended purpose or is spent. A used battery that is not reclaimed in any way can be sold or given away for further battery use without being subject to regulation. A company must document legitimacy (SEE ALSO: Part 273).
Regulatory Citation(s): 261.6(a)(2), 261.2(f), 261.2(e)
Official ORCR Policy: Yes
Associated Topic(s):
Batteries,
Hazardous Waste,
Hazardous Waste Recycling |