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Golf Cart Battery Recycling

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No. Small amounts can go to retail drop-off or household hazardous waste sites. Businesses can get scheduled pickup from a certified recycler. Recyclers usually pay for these by weight.

ChemistryDeep-cycle lead-acid
Typical weight62 lbs / battery
Fire / handling risk

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Trash legal? No

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The rules

Golf courses, resorts, and campuses replacing fleet batteries should schedule pallet pickup and request a settlement sheet showing weights.

Official battery guidance ↗

Prep for pickup
  1. Keep batteries upright on a pallet.
  2. Cap or tape terminals.
  3. Separate lithium and lead-acid batteries.
Recovered
82PbLead
Just a few at home?

Golf cart dealers and battery retailers commonly accept old batteries when you buy a new set.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I recycle golf cart batteries?

Small quantities can go to retail drop-off points and household hazardous waste facilities. Businesses can request pickup from a certified recycler through Rebattr.

Can I throw away golf cart batteries?

No.

How much does golf cart battery recycling cost?

Lead-acid golf cart batteries carry scrap value. Golf courses replacing a fleet can often get free pickup and a rebate.

Are old golf cart batteries worth money?

Lead-acid golf cart batteries are bought for their lead. Value depends on weight and current lead prices.

How should I recycle lithium golf cart batteries?

They are typically LFP and must go to a lithium battery recycler, not a lead smelter.

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