Old Car Batteries

Because there are more than cars in the world than license drivers, the problem on old car batteries is a serious matter. Even in developed nations, you can occasionally see old car batteries lying on the streets, or occasionally finding their way in the canals. Even more so in less developed countries; they have become dumping sites for used vehicle batteries.

A lead-acid battery contains lead, which is a highly toxic substance that attacks the central nervous system. It can cause mental disorders among children and certain types of cancer. Lead metal is not biodegradable when it leaks into the environment. They will remain hazardous to plants and animals that can come in contact; and their harmful effects can be passed to humans from the food they eat.

Another dangerous component of lead-acid battery is the sulfuric acid that it contains. It's the byproduct when the batteries are used to power engines. It's highly corrosive, and it can burn plants and animal tissues on contact. If they are not treated well before releasing into the environment, they can cause serious damage to all forms of life. And a lead-acid battery is at least 40% sulfuric acid.

Given this potential hazards from old car batteries, many countries around the world impose laws that penalize people for improper disposal of these hazardous waste. You are even required to pay a deposit when buying a new vehicle battery without turning in your old one. Recycling plants are also built just to take care of old car batteries.

However, many old car batteries from wealthy nations are finding their way to poorer, less developed countries. The United Nations even expressed concern for this damning practice of wealthier nations. The problem is even more aggravated because these poorer countries don't have laws that protect their citizens from this practice. And they are less equipped to handle the proper disposal and recycling of these hazardous wastes.

When it comes to old car batteries, all citizens are required to do their part of properly disposing them. A system is placed to handle used car batteries; all you have to do is to follow the law.

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