(A) All storage, handling and disposal of batteries must be in accordance with state rules and statutes.
(B) (1) Lead acid batteries may not be disposed of in mixed municipal solid waste. Violation is a misdemeanor.
(2) Dry cell batteries containing mercuric oxide, silver oxide or nickel cadmium are recyclable and may not be disposed of in municipal solid waste.
(C) A retail establishment which sells lead acid batteries must accept used lead acid batteries from consumers at no charge. Consumers may not deliver more than five lead acid batteries to an establishment at one time.
(D) A consumer purchasing a lead acid battery without a used lead acid battery to return at the point of sale must pay a surcharge of $5 as part of the purchase. This surcharge will be refunded to the consumer should the consumer return a used lead acid battery within 30 days of the initial purchase.
(E) A lead acid batteries retailer must recycle batteries collected from consumers. Any outlet failing to recycle these batteries is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(Ord. 4C, passed 11-14-00)