Iowa Admin. Code r. 567-145.3

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, December 11, 2024

Rule 567-145.3 - Household batteries

Any and all batteries specified in 455D.10A and 455D.10B that are used for any and all purposes are covered by these rules, except those batteries subject to regulation under the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. 6901, et seq.

(1) Only button cell batteries containing mercuric oxide are included in this collection program for recycling or proper disposal. Mercuric oxide button cell batteries shall bear an appropriate identification mark. (Non-mercuric oxide button cell batteries are not included in this collection program for recycling or proper disposal.)

(2) Only rechargeable dry cell batteries containing nickel-cadmium (i.e., rechargeable kitchen appliances, rechargeable power tools and other household applications) are included in this collection program for recycling or proper disposal. (This collection or proper disposal program would not include nonrechargeable batteries used in radios, flashlights and other household applications.)

(3) Only sealed lead-acid batteries used in nonvehicular rechargeable (i.e., camcorders, computers, cellular phones and other household applications) products weighing less than 25 pounds are included in this collection program for recycling or proper disposal.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 567-145.3