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BATTERY DISPOSAL
INITIAL SETUP:
References
BATTERY DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
1.
The Valve Regulated Lead-Acid (VRLA) and Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) battery shall be inspected and
tested before permission to dispose is granted. Disposal authority is given to the field level for physically
damaged batteries; all other disposal authority is at sustainment level.
2.
Use a permanent ink marker to mark the battery when indicated during the inspection (WP 0005) or testing
3.
The VRLA-AGM battery is a lead-acid battery. Follow local procedures for the handling of hazardous waste
materials. Do not dispose of by placing with trash. Most states or countries require disposal through a local
Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service site (DRMO).
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