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  1. 01-25-2017, 12:29 PM #1
    JulieBK
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    Lead battery recycling

    I'm trying to find information about lead battery recycling and who buys them? U.S companies or overseas...?

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  3. 01-25-2017, 04:27 PM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by JulieBK View Post
    I'm trying to find information about lead battery recycling and who buys them? U.S companies or overseas...?
    You have to call around to different shops / yards in your area. A car battery can sell for $2 - $5 in my area, but this price can be different were you are at.

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  5. 01-25-2017, 04:56 PM #3
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    Took a pair to Autozone, got $10 each in store credit.
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    In my area, South East Ma, I call Battery Dave 508-345-0762
    He picks them up from me and pays $7.00 each
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    General location and rough quantities may help with suggestions
    Currently looking for a job in or related to scrap/recycling. Relocation is possible for the right offer.

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    I'm guessing this person is just looking for information to write a paper.
  10. 01-29-2017, 12:25 AM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by RLS0812 View Post
    You have to call around to different shops / yards in your area. A car battery can sell for $2 - $5 in my area, but this price can be different were you are at.
    Gosh.. prices have tanked where you are. When I used to recycle cars I was getting between $12 and $14 per battery!
    OUCH!
    I'm so into scrapping.. When my Steel Toe Boots Wear out, I cut the Steel out of them and recycle the Toe!
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    They pay by the pound here. 20 to 25 cents a pound is average for here and that's for the last 4 or 5 years.
  13. 01-29-2017, 10:33 AM #10
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    Regardless of varying prices Batteries are an easy sell with good pay for size
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    I find scrap non the less
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    Oh.. those were the days. I used to get between .38 and .42/lb
    Reminds me of why I left the car scrapping game.
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