WAC 173-331-220   Condition of used batteries.  (1) A purchaser must provide a used battery in a fully-capped, unbroken condition to qualify for waiver of the core charge. A retailer may refuse to accept a broken or uncapped battery, or may condition acceptance upon provision of a leak proof, acid resistant container, such as a plastic pail, holding the broken or uncapped battery.

     (2) The department shall provide on its 1-800-RECYCLE Hotline a list of recycling outlets available for broken and uncapped batteries.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.95.670. 91-05-020 (Order 90-36), § 173-331-220, filed 2/11/91, effective 3/14/91.]