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What is a car battery core charge?

Understanding Car Battery Core Charge: Why is it Important? Auto parts stores charge customers a car battery core charge that they refund in full when you return the old battery. Car batteries contain lead, which is toxic if not disposed of properly. 100% of the lead is recyclable. So the core charge serves two purposes; it gives the buyer an incentive to return the battery and get their deposit back, and it allows batteries to be recycled, prevented lead batteries from being disposed of improperly. Unlike pop bottles which you … Read More