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Are lead acid batteries dangerous?

Lead acid batteries are classified as a dangerous good and used or waste lead acid batteries are also classified as a hazardous waste. As a result their storage and transportation is controlled by several different regulations. You can find here, a summary of the Australian storage and transport regulations for lead acid batteries.

What is the best way to transport used lead acid batteries?

The default device for transporting used lead acid batteries (ULAB) in most countries throughout the world, is the wood pallet. It is popular due to its low cost, widespread availability and the convenience of being able to transport one way. The wood pallet however has a number of significant drawbacks for transporting ULABs, including;

What are lead acid batteries used for?

Batteries collected mainly include car batteries and other automotive application but also include lead acid batteries used for solar, UPS and other industrial applications. The popularity of this service and the BTS Containers is growing every year. Why Wood Pallets Shouldn’t Be Used For Transporting Lead Acid Batteries?

Are wet lead acid batteries toxic?

The sulfuric acid electrolyte in wet lead acid batteries, such as most car batteries, contains high levels of toxic lead and other heavy metals. Lead has been identified by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as one of the 10 chemicals of major public health concern.