In article , wrote:
Based on prior experience in my day and side jobs, I predict these are 'not
economical to repair, based on expected remaining lifespan'. So one question
remains- how do I legally get rid of old ones? 'Free' pile in spring garage
sale? Keep watching ad paper for county HazMat day?

I replaced the battery on my APC UPS. I don't recall
the exact costs but it was certainly economical. APC
sent me the new battery and a prepaid shipping label
to return the old one (for which they offered a credit
I think).

As for disposal... it almost certainly depends on your
location. Around here (San Francisco Bay Area) car
batteries can be dropped off at various locations.
Last time I needed to do that, Kragen Auto Parts
accepted them for recycling. I suspect they will take
units from a UPS too.

Otherwise, call your local garbage company, city or
county offices. In my experience, they'll quickly
tell you how to correctly dispose of just about
anything. Actually, I sometimes think that's the
only thing they're any good at -- they've never
been much help to me with anything else ;-)

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