RCRA Hazardous Waste (US, 40 CFR 261)
Whole lead-acid batteries sent for reclamation are exempt under 40 CFR 266. Discarded batteries carry D008 (lead) and D002 (corrosive electrolyte) unless managed for recycling.
Also searched as: car batteries, automotive batteries, UPS batteries, traction batteries
RCRA classifies waste by source, process, and characteristics — not just material. Pick the row that matches how your lead-acid batteries arises; each coded row links to the full waste code definition under 40 CFR Part 261.
Discarded, not sent for reclamation - lead
Toxicity characteristic waste - Lead at or above 5.0 mg/L (TCLP)
Discarded, not sent for reclamation - corrosive electrolyte
Corrosive waste - aqueous wastes with pH at or below 2 or at or above 12.5, or liquids that corrode steel faster than 6.35 mm per year
Sent for reclamation/recycling
Exempt under 40 CFR 266.40 if managed as used or refurbished battery
Source: 40 CFR Part 261 — Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste
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