In message , at 11:02:18 on Sat, 30 Mar
2013, "Dave Plowman (News)" remarked:
scrap car batteries - how much should/do scrappies pay?

Depends on weight, obviously, but the last one I got rid of (70 amp/hr)
was about a fiver.

That's interesting, the local (national chain) Tyre/Battery/Exhaust
place wanted to *charge* me a couple of quid to "dispose of" the old
one. I took it to the tip where they collect them for free. Never
thought of asking someone to pay to take it away.

You need to take it to a scrap metal dealer to get paid for it.

I realise that. And I'm not sure where I'd find one, other than the
local "tip" (waste recycling facility) doubling as one - but with
everything they get being for free.

A battery dealer charging for disposal is taking the **** - as they
will have collections from one, and get paid.

Exactly.
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Roland Perry