§ 62-153. Disposal of used batteries.

(a)

Recycling required. No person may discard or otherwise dispose of a used lead-acid battery in a manner other than by recycling in accordance with this section.

(1)

Disposal generally. A person other than a person described in subsection (a)(2), (3) or (4) of this section shall discard or otherwise dispose of a used lead-acid battery only by delivery to one of the following:

a.

A person who sells lead-acid batteries at retail or wholesale.

b.

A secondary lead smelter authorized by the director.

c.

A collection or recycling facility authorized by the director.

(2)

Disposal by retailers. A person who sells lead-acid batteries at retail shall discard or otherwise dispose of used lead-acid batteries only by delivery to one of the following:

a.

A person who sells lead-acid batteries at wholesale.

b.

A secondary lead smelter authorized by the director.

c.

A battery manufacturer.

d.

A collection or recycling facility authorized by the director.

(3)

Disposal by wholesalers. A person who sells lead-acid batteries at wholesale shall discard or otherwise dispose of used lead-acid batteries only by delivery to one of the following:

a.

A secondary lead smelter authorized by the director.

b.

A battery manufacturer.

c.

A collection or recycling facility authorized by the director.

(4)

Disposal by manufacturers. A person who manufacturers lead-acid batteries shall discard or otherwise dispose of used lead-acid batteries only by delivery to one of the following:

a.

A secondary lead smelter authorized by the director.

b.

A collection or recycling facility authorized by the director.

(b)

Violations. A person who violates any provision of this section shall be guilty of an ordinance violation. For purposes of this section, each instance of discarding or disposal of a battery other than in accordance with this section shall be considered a separate violation.

(Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 16.77; Ord. No. 64918, 12-14-89)